Research conducted by DSV Alvin has been featured in nearly 2,000 scientific papers.
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13 Facts About DSV Alvin
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DSV Alvin was designed as a replacement for bathyscaphes and other less maneuverable oceanographic vehicles.
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However DSV Alvin is the only one seconded to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the others staying with the United States Navy.
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On 20 July 1965 DSV Alvin made its first 6,000-foot crewed dive for the Navy to obtain certification.
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DSV Alvin was found to be upright and appeared intact except for damage to the stern.
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In 1977 scientists in DSV Alvin discovered low temperature vents on the Galapagos spreading center east of those same islands.
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DSV Alvin, accompanied by a small remotely operated vehicle named Jason Jr.
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DSV Alvin obtained photographic and other environmental monitoring data from the remains of Scorpion.
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The current DSV Alvin is the same as the original vessel in name and general design only.
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DSV Alvin is completely disassembled every three to five years for a complete inspection.
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In early 2014, an extensively refitted DSV Alvin started verification testing in the Gulf of Mexico.
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In March and April 2014, DSV Alvin was used to explore the site of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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DSV Alvin contains a ballast and trim system, but the steel weights allow deep dives to be achieved more rapidly.
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