Summary of workshop conference on "research use of deep manned vehicles"

Abstract

Over a hundred operators, users, and sponsors of deep submersibles convened at Woods Hole, Mass. on 21-22 November, 1966 for a two-day workshop on problems of common concern. Since several submersible groups have been working separately and on distinct problems with considerable success for the past year, there was a desire to share experiences, to discuss common problems and to consider next desirable steps. The scope of the meeting was broadened by the participation of key individuals with national administrative responsibilities, members of the French bathyscaphe team and several newcomers to the field, including representatives from Canada and England. Scientists from seven major laboratories reported on underwater work in geology, fisheries, search, recovery, turbulence, and acoustics.