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Fluid-based buoyancy compensation

  • US 10,144,493 B2
  • Filed: 04/22/2016
  • Issued: 12/04/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a target depth for a submersible vessel;

    determining, using a sensor module, a current depth of the submersible vessel;

    adjusting, based on the current depth and the target depth, the buoyancy of the submersible vessel using a compressible fluid within an expandable container, wherein the compressible fluid comprises a porous hydrophobic powder.

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