Abstract
The role of deep manned submersibles (DMSs) in scientific research of the ocean is considered. The history of development of DMS is introduced, drawing attention on the steps, generated by submarine accident (“Thresher”) and scientific research jumps (hydrothermal vent discovery). Development of the building of DMS in Russia and particularly in P. P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, RAS, is considered, concentrating on worldwide research with “Pisces VII” and “Pisces XI” submersibles in 1970–1980s of the twentieth century.
Short description of Mir-1 and Mir-2 design is introduced, as the best 6,000 m DMS in the world.
The introduction of scientific research of hydrothermal fields on ocean bottom, using the Mir submersibles, is done. The methodology of hydrothermal field study, using the Mir submersibles, is described.
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Sagalevich, A.M. (2016). Manned Submersibles Mir and the Worldwide Research of Hydrothermal Vents. In: Demina, L., Galkin, S. (eds) Trace Metal Biogeochemistry and Ecology of Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Systems. The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, vol 50. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2015_5019
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