Wet sub
A wet sub is a type of underwater vehicle, either a submarine or a submersible, that does not provide a dry environment for its occupants. It is also described as an underwater vehicle where occupants are exposed to ambient environment during operations.[1] The watercraft is classified as medium-sized or small vessel.[2] This type of submarine differs from other underwater personal transport devices by the fact that it has a hull around it and it is not a "bare bones" design.
Usually,
Military use
Wet subs have been used to transport and deploy
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Hobbyists
A wet sub is attractive to the amateur or small commercial builder since many of the problems associated with a dry sub are avoided as only the propulsion and power systems need to be waterproof and life support is much less of an issue than it is with a sealed occupant chamber. Complete submarines of this type are also available commercially.
Wet sub designs are often used for human-powered submarines because they are smaller and lighter than dry submarines.[6] An example is the pedal-operated wet-sub called "the Scubster", which is powered by a twin propeller connected to the pedal belt.[7]
Research
Every two years, a human-powered submarine race takes place at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Bethesda, Maryland.[8]
See also
Military wetsubs
Commercial wetsubs
Custom wetsubs
References
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