Until recently, managers responsible for underwater search or inspection had three options. They could use human divers who were flexible, intelligent, and able to do minor repairs if they located problems or they could use large work-class ROVs, which could go deeper and, when properly equipped, handle almost any problem at almost any depth. In some cases an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) or a fleet can be sent on missions to survey an area and return with data.
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