Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Getting Started

[Marc de Piolenc <piolenc@archivale.com>]

On 12/8/2010 5:25 AM, JimToddPsub@aol.com wrote:
> Hi, David,
> Welcome! The premier book on the subject is /Manned Submersibles/ by R.
> Frank Busby. It's out of print and an original copy is not easy to find.
> There are reprints on Amazon, but they have numerous typos and don't
> have the photos, drawings, or charts. The original is available on CD at
> PSubs.org, and an online version is hosted on the site as well.

Don't forget the very clean image-only PDF available from the Internet 
Archive, free of charge:

http://www.archive.org/details/mannedsubmersibl00busb

Another book by Busby on ROVs is available at:

http://www.archive.org/details/remotelyoperated00rfra

Best,
Marc

> In a message dated 12/7/2010 2:24:22 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> dkubiak@hotmail.com writes:
>
>     I am just getting started with this hobby and plan to spend a great
>     deal of time researching and learning before I do any building. Are
>     there any good starter books that cover submarine design in general
>     and in relatively simple terms? I first want to understand the
>     mechanical or structural first: e.g. what materials to use, how to
>     use them, how does pressure work, how deep can my design go, et cetera.
>
>     Thanks!
>
>     David
>     =



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