Use of fiberoptic technology in tethered undersea vehicle systems is reviewed with emphasis on communications and control. Examples are given for the Harbor Branch owned Remotely Operated Vehicle "SCOOP" (Scientific Collection and Observation Platform) which was recently outfitted with an improved telemetry system and fiberoptic umbilical.
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Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #877.