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The expedition will use the remotely operated vehicle Little Hercules. Via its fiber-optic cable attached to the ship, scientists will be able to control the vehicle’s navigation precisely. And like a mechanical optic nerve, the tether will transmit real-time images to scientists aboard the ship. (NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program INDEX-SATAL 2010)
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Posted: June 11, 2013
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