Belgian and US Coast Guards continue search for missing submarine Titan
In a press conference held yesterday evening, the Belgian authorities announced that up to ten vessels are expected to join the search for the missing submarine Titan in the next 24 to 48 hours. The search area covers an extensive 26,000 square kilometers, equivalent to twice the size of the state of Connecticut and slightly smaller than Belgium itself. The search is being conducted at a depth of 4 kilometers, making it a challenging task.
Over the past few hours, more planes, boats, and submarines have arrived at the search area. The search efforts involve aerial and underwater searches using aircraft, unmanned robots, sonars, and other vessels. The Canadian and US Coast Guards dispatched military aircraft to the location where contact with the mother ship, the Polar Prince, and the Titan was lost. Sonar buoys deployed by these aircraft detected a “thumping” sound, but the origin of the sound remains unknown.
The French research vessel, Atlante, equipped with the flagship underwater robot Victor 6000, has also joined the search. The Victor 6000 can reach depths of up to 6,000 meters and is operated via an eight-kilometer-long cable. It is hoped that this advanced technology will aid in locating the missing submarine.
The search is further supported by specialized submarine fighter aircraft, which are designed and equipped to detect submarines. These military aircraft have advanced sensors, sonar systems, and weapon systems on board to assist in the search efforts.
The Canadian Navy ship Glace Bay, equipped with medical personnel and a decompression chamber, is expected to arrive at the scene soon. This will provide additional support in case of any diving accidents during the search.
However, concerns are growing about the oxygen supply in the missing submarine. The US Coast Guard expects that the oxygen in the Titan has run out as of Thursday morning local time. Normally, the submarine carries enough oxygen for five occupants for 96 hours. However, the exact consumption rate is unknown, making it difficult to predict how much oxygen is left. The air inside the submarine is filtered using special CO2 filters, which remove exhaled CO2. This factor also adds complexity to estimating the remaining oxygen supply.
The search for the missing submarine Titan continues, with hopes of locating it and its occupants as soon as possible.Belgian and US authorities are intensifying their search efforts for the missing submarine, Titan, which was on a mission to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. In the next 24 to 48 hours, up to ten vessels are expected to join the search in the extensive area spanning 26,000 square kilometers. The search is being conducted at a depth of 4 kilometers, making it a challenging task.
Various resources, including planes, boats, and submarines, are being utilized in the search. Aircraft, unmanned robots, sonars, and other vessels are being deployed from both air and water to cover the vast search area. The Canadian and US Coast Guards have sent military aircraft to the location where contact with the submarine was lost. Sonar buoys deployed by these aircraft have picked up a “thumping” sound, but the origin of the sound is yet to be determined.
The French research vessel, Atlante, equipped with the Victor 6000 underwater robot, is also assisting in the search. The Victor 6000, operated via an eight-kilometer-long cable, can reach depths of up to 6,000 meters. However, the wreckage of the Titanic is located at a depth of 4,000 meters, adding to the complexity of the search.
The search is being conducted by specialized military aircraft designed to detect submarines. These aircraft are equipped with advanced sensors, sonar systems, and weapon systems to aid in the detection of submarines. Additionally, the Canadian Navy ship Glace Bay, equipped with medical personnel and a decompression chamber, is en route to the search area.
The US Coast Guard has expressed concerns about the oxygen levels in the missing submarine. It is expected that the oxygen supply on board the Titan, which typically lasts for 96 hours for five occupants, has run out. However, the exact amount of oxygen remaining is difficult to determine as it depends on the consumption rate of the occupants. Marine scientist McKenzie Margarethe has raised concerns about the CO2 filters in the submarine, which may become saturated before the oxygen supply is depleted.
As the search intensifies, authorities remain hopeful of locating the missing submarine and its occupants. The extensive use of resources and collaboration between international agencies demonstrates the commitment to finding the Titan and ensuring the safety of its crew.
What are the concerns surrounding the oxygen supply in the missing submarine, and why is estimating the remaining oxygen supply complicated
Deployed to aid in the search. Aerial and underwater searches are being conducted using aircraft, unmanned robots, sonars, and other vessels. The Canadian and US Coast Guards have dispatched military aircraft to the location where contact was lost with the mother ship, the Polar Prince, and the Titan. Sonar buoys have detected a “thumping” sound, but its source remains unknown.
The French research vessel, Atlante, equipped with the advanced underwater robot Victor 6000, has also joined the search. The Victor 6000 can reach depths of up to 6,000 meters and is operated through a lengthy cable. The hope is that this technology will aid in locating the missing submarine.
Specialized submarine fighter aircraft with advanced sensors, sonar systems, and weapon systems are also participating in the search.
Support in case of diving accidents is expected to be provided by the Canadian Navy ship Glace Bay, which is equipped with medical personnel and a decompression chamber.
However, concerns are growing about the oxygen supply in the missing submarine. The US Coast Guard believes that the oxygen in the Titan has run out as of Thursday morning. The submarine typically carries enough oxygen for five occupants for 96 hours, but the exact consumption rate is unknown. The air inside the submarine is filtered using special CO2 filters, further complicating the estimation of the remaining oxygen supply.
Despite the challenges, the search for the missing submarine and its occupants continues with the hope of locating them as soon as possible.
