Deepsea Challenger Pilot Sphere
Acheron Project
| Date 2012 |
Designed and produced
entirely in Australia,
the Deepsea Challenger project was a daring adventure that sent film director James Cameron to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the world’s deepest point in the ocean. Working with James Cameron and Ron Allum’s team of the Acheron Project, D+I designed developed + produced the cockpit layout of the Pilot Sphere. The layout was optimised within the restricted space for maximum safety, minimal weight + ease of use. The extreme pressures meant the entire cockpit design had to shrink when the sub reached the tremendous depths and expand during ascent. D+I engineered the solution using leading edge materials and design tools to deal with the technical challenges, including complete fire proofing, condensation management + complex control assemblies. Awards Australian International Design Award - Product of the Year 2012 Visit the Deepsea Challenger website
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