Deep ocean mission
Project Samudrayaan to send three people 6000 meters underwater in an indigenously made submersible to look for precious metals and minerals.
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Scientists developing Matsya 6000
National Institute of Ocean Technology scientists developing Matsya 6000, reviewed the design, materials, testing, certification, redundancy and standard operating procedures.
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Two years making time
India’s indigenous submersible, Matsya 6000 will undergo its first sea trials in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast in early 2024.
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Exploring ocean depths
Besides looking for nickel, cobalt, manganese and gas hydrates, Matsya 6000 will investigate chemosynthetic biodiversity in hydrothermal vents and low temperature methane seeps in the ocean.
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Designed by NIOT and ISRO
NIOT’s Director, GA Ramadass, announced the creation of a 2.1m diameter titanium alloy sphere for Matsya 6000, designed to endure 600 bar pressure at a depth of 6,000 meters.
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Oxygen to be supplied for 96 hours
The vehicle is designed to operate for 12 to 16 hours at a stretch, but the oxygen supply will be available for 96 hours.
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Mission to be accomplished by 2026
The mission is expected to be realised by 2026. Only the US, Russia, Japan, France and China have developed manned submersible.
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