Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] pressure hull sizing

[Oliver Simmert <osimmert@yahoo.com>]

> I am currently in the process of designing (no hopes yet of building,
> only design) a small two-man sub called the Manta, taking its name
> from the design similarity to the manta ray. My question is: would a
> seven foot diameter sphere be large enough to seat two people with a
> control system comfortably? (I'm quite sure five feet would be too
> small, but I don't envision spheres very well?they're such an awkward
> shape, lol)

I have found that 2 meters outer diameter is OK even for 3 people
if you use a arc shaped seating bank.
Do you plan to use metal or acryl for the sphere ?

Oliver




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