Tragic News from Titan: Submarines Perish, Hopes Shattered – Latest Global Updates
EXPLANATION FROM THE ENGINEER THAT DESIGNED THE SUBMARINE
“It seems to me that the submarine’s pressurized hull is solid, but has been de-powered. In such a case, it’s likely that Titan automatically dropped the weights to resurface,” said the engineer, Allum. Stating that the submarine should release its weights in an emergency, Allum emphasized that partial flooding of the pressurized hull may prevent the ship from rising to the surface. He further explained, “If there is water in the pressure hull, this is quite a large volume. The drop weights are usually not that large and this may be what keeps the ship on the bottom. It also means that if the occupants are sitting in a half-flooded pressurized hull, that can also be disastrous. They can become hypothermic. I don’t know how well CO2 scrubber systems will work if they’re wet.”
WHAT IS HYPOXIA?
On the other hand, Australian extreme medicine expert Dr. Glenn Singleman expressed concerns about the lack of oxygen and the accumulation of carbon dioxide for the people on the missing submarine. He explained, “You have to control your oxygen flow and remove carbon dioxide and water vapor. These are three indoor things you have to control. The fourth thing is temperature. The water temperature ranges from 0 to 1C where the missing submarine was.” Singleman pointed out that submarines are equipped with “scrubbers” made of soda lime that remove CO2 from the air to prevent carbon dioxide buildup. However, he noted that there is a saturation point where the soda lime needs to be replaced. He mentioned that low oxygen levels can lead to hypoxia, causing unconsciousness and death.
Singleman also mentioned that the initial 96-hour oxygen supply on Titan is based on the average human’s oxygen consumption at an average metabolic rate. However, he emphasized that the reaction of people to the stress of a difficult situation is unpredictable, as some may increase their metabolic rate while others lower it by trying to relax and sleep.
WHAT IS THE DEEP OCEAN?
The missing submarine, Titan, is located in the “midnight zone” of the deep ocean, characterized by freezing temperatures and perpetual darkness. This harsh environment resembles outer space more than life on earth. Previous expeditions on Titan have described descending for over two hours in pitch-dark conditions before reaching the ocean floor. The limited field of view provided by the submarine’s lights only extends a few meters. First responders involved in the search will face extreme conditions as they continue their efforts.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF TITAN?
Titan is an extremely small submarine measuring 670 cm in length, 280 cm in width, and 250 cm in height. Due to its small size, the passengers have to sit on the ground. Unlike traditional submarines, Titan operates with limited power and is released from a support ship overboard and pulled back onto the deck. The submarine is controlled using a game console controller.
TITANIC INSIDE THE NORTH ATLANTIC WATERS
The tragic story of the Titanic serves as a reminder of the dangers of the open seas. The luxury cruise liner, claimed to be unsinkable, departed from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, with 2,224 passengers and crew onboard. However, tragedy struck when the ship collided with an iceberg on April 15, 1912, sinking into the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. Over 1,500 people lost their lives, many succumbing to the freezing cold temperatures. The lack of lifeboats on board resulted in a significant loss of life, with only 710 people rescued by the ship Carpathia. The wreckage of the Titanic was discovered in 1985, and subsequent dives have uncovered various artifacts from the famous shipwreck.
