Jiaolong

Jiaolong is a deep-sea submersible that was developed by the People's Republic of China. It is named after a mythical sea dragon known as the "Jiaolong". The submersible is capable of reaching depths of over 7,000 meters, making it one of the deepest diving manned submersibles in the world.

Development

The development of Jiaolong began in 2002, with the goal of creating a submersible capable of reaching the deepest parts of the ocean. The project was led by the China Ship Scientific Research Center (CSSRC), with support from various other Chinese institutions. The first test dives were conducted in 2010, and by 2012, Jiaolong had reached its maximum depth of 7,062 meters during a dive in the Mariana Trench.

Design

Jiaolong is designed to withstand the extreme pressures found at the bottom of the ocean. It has a spherical titanium pressure hull that houses the crew, and is equipped with a variety of scientific instruments for conducting research. These include sonar systems, robotic arms for collecting samples, and high-definition cameras for capturing images of the deep-sea environment.

Missions

Since its development, Jiaolong has been used in a number of scientific missions. These have included exploring the Mariana Trench, studying hydrothermal vents in the Indian Ocean, and investigating the South China Sea. The data collected during these missions has contributed to our understanding of the deep-sea environment and its inhabitants.

Future

The success of Jiaolong has led to plans for the development of more advanced deep-sea submersibles in China. These future submersibles are expected to be capable of reaching even greater depths, and will continue to contribute to our understanding of the world's oceans.

See also

• Deep-submergence vehicle
• Bathyscaphe
• Deep-sea exploration

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