Monday, April 20, 2009

The Blue Space -- A Pedal-Powered Submarine

BLUE SPACE PEDAL-POWERED SUBMARINE OFFERS AN UNDERWATER SPECTACLE FOR UP TO $70K FOR TWO

The Blue Space is a pedal-powered sub created by the Saint-Petersburg State serviceman Engineering University. The image has been around since 2003, but is ease hunting for investors to invoke real.

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About the projectUnderwater vehicleScope of applicationOEM backgroundFor investors
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US$70,000 pedal-powered submarine for two

According to MIT, its underwater craft differs from comparable small tourist submarines in overcoming some of the difficulties associated with the use of traditional screw propulsion and accumulator batteries to generate motion. These kinds of submarine tend to be complex to control and service and require specialized training to operate.
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Pedal power: Using revolutionary design, Marine Innovation Technologies' Underwater Vehicle can be powered by just two people pedaling
Pedal power: Using revolutionary design, Marine Innovation Technologies' Underwater Vehicle can be powered by just two people pedaling
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The see-through design means there's no fighting for a window seat
The see-through design means there's no fighting for a window seat
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MIT has ensured the UV is simple to operate, with only foot pedals, steering wheel and minimal buttons and indicators to worry about
MIT has ensured the UV is simple to operate, with only foot pedals, steering wheel and minimal buttons and indicators to worry about
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Simplified controls means the UV can be operated with minimal training

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