the Results of the deep dive automatic apparatus “Vityaz-D” questioning the data about the depth of the Mariana trench, obtained in 1957. The discrepancy in numbers was substantial: of the order of a kilometer.
These facts in an interview with TASS was voiced by the Deputy Director General of the Foundation for advanced studies Igor Denisov. He explained that modern drone managed to capture the depth in meters 10028. While the eponymous Soviet apparatus 63 years ago showed the mark 11022 meters. “This suggests that there is food for thought – whether the previous “knight” correctly measured the depth of, or have changed the very bottom. All of this is subject to interpretation and analysis,” explained Igor Denisov.
He also told me that the Mariana trench continues to be active geological formation, which is constantly changing, so to say that now all is presented on it, is not necessary. Drone Vityaz “-D” made two dives, the last one on may 8 of this year. The first ascent of the device was found in 9 km from the ship, although it is expected that it will rise much closer. This suggests that there are still not described by science underwater currents.
Now agreed future objectives for the unit. “The area specified. In fact, the ocean basins with a depth of about 7 thousand m – 14. We have, for example, a very interesting Kuril-Kamchatka trench. There is depth in the area of 10 thousand And there no one ever was”, – told Igor Denisov.
Recall that the unit “Vityaz-D” became the world’s first fully Autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle, managed to sink to such depths. It was built with the expectation to work at around 12 km away. most underwater vehicles diving depth does not exceed 6 km.
