| Research Project |
Period |
Researcher(s) |
Overview |
| Plan |
2002 |
| 1. Research and development of frontier technology |
5 |
5 |
Marine Technology Department T. Aoki |
Conducts research on the following basic technology required
for survey and research of the ocean: (1) Reflection technology (underwater image
system) (2) Power source (fuel cell) (3) Underwater acoustic technology (highspeed
data transmission system) (4) Measurement and sensor technology |
| 2. Research on ocean observation sensors on the stratosphere
platform |
7 |
5 |
Marine Technology Department T. Aoki |
Develops a collection and measurement system of the air to
observe matter causing global warming. |
| 3. Research and development of autonomous underwater vehicles |
7 |
5 |
Marine Technology Department T. Aoki |
Develops long distance AUV navigation to collect sea
water samples at any location and at any depth. |
| 4. Research on the utilization of ocean energy |
15 |
14 |
Marine Technology Department H. Oosawa |
Develops a diffusion technique for water lumps containing
little oxygen and the technique for pumping up deep sea water. Utilizes the generator
plant practically by wave power. |
| 5. Construction of ships for exploring deep earth |
16 |
13 |
Ocean Drilling Program Department S. Takagawa |
Constructs ships capable of deep drilling in deep sea to conduct
research on earth environmental changes, attaining mantle crust, earth crust movement,
life forms and resources on the seafloor. |
| 6. Development of a technique for exploring the deep earth |
16 |
13 |
Ocean Drilling Program Department S. Takagawa |
Establishes long-term observation station in the deep earth crust using a
borehole. Develops maintenance and observation techniques of the station. |
| 7. Development of a technique for maintaining extremely severe
environments |
|
2 |
Ocean Drilling Program Department S. Takagawa |
Develops an experiment system capable of cultivating microorganisms
in the same environment as the deep sea crust. |
| 8. Research on ROV in sea ice areas |
5 |
5 |
Marine Technology Department T. Murashima |
Conducts research on the observation techniques of sea water
under ice with ROV. Designs and conducts ROV performance tests required in future. |
| 9. Research on survey apparatus for sea floor crust structure
with electromagnetic pulse |
3 |
1 |
Marine Technology Department H. Yoshida |
Develops apparatus with electromagnetic pulse to survey the
crust structure on the deep sea floor. Conducts research on electric wave propagation
in the crust. |
| 10. Research on the dynamic behavior of flexible pipes |
3 |
3 |
Marine Technology Department H. Oosawa |
Conducts research on the large displacement of flexible pipes
under current and waves, and on the interaction between a floating platform and
flexible pipes to exploit the resources in deep sea. |
| 11. Research on observation techniques of heat water plume |
4 |
3 |
Ocean Drilling Program Department S. Kyo |
Develops a chemical observation method for plume, and for
the behavior modeling of plume. Conducts fluid mechanic tests to ensure the modeling.
Conducts field observations of plume on sea floor. |
| 12. Research on hybrid vehicles (AUV/ROV) for shallow sea |
4 |
2 |
Marine Technology Department H. Yoshida |
Develops long distance unmanned submersible capable of collecting
data in shallow and wide sea areas to conduct research on the circulation of matter
causing global warming, and on the environment monitor. |
| 13. Research on gas storage using nano material |
3 |
1 |
Marine Technology Department T. Momotome |
Conducts technical research on gas absorption and gas discharge
ability of nano material for the fuel cells of long distance AUV. |
| 14. Research on an automatic navigation system of a towed
body |
Inactive |
Ocean Drilling Program Department K. Wada |
Establishes an automatic navigation system capable of enabling
an unmanned vehicle or a towed body to trace on a designated line. |
| 15. Research on buoyancy material with high capacity (small
specific gravity and high strength) |
Inactive |
Ocean Drilling Program Department H. Yano |
Conducts research on the combination of ceramic spheres and
glass spheres covered by plastics as buoyancy material for use in deep sea. |
