Triton 36000/3

With a planned descent rate of 300 feet per minute, the deepest spot in the ocean, at 35,800 ft., can be reached in approximately 2 hours.

The Triton 36,000 Full Ocean Depth Submersible’s pressure hull utilizes Rayotek’s proprietary technology and manufacturing processes to produce a sphere of high-strength specialty glass. Glass has been successfully used in deep submergence for more than 40 years and some spheres have been rated to almost 30,000 ft. (9,000 meters).

Rayotek’s proprietary technology is capable of overcoming previous manufacturing limitations and producing perfect spheres of sufficient diameter to accommodate three occupants. By incorporating no metallic elements or through hull penetrations in the pressure boundary, the design takes advantage of the fact that up to a very high limit, glass becomes stronger with greater compression.

The Triton is designed for both scientific and commercial work, and requires a minimum of support equipment and personnel.

All life support is internal to the pressure hull and control and monitoring functions are carried out by wireless fiber optic systems that transmit light through the glass hull as projections on the inside walls controlled with touch-screen functionality. The glass is protected from point impact by internal and external acrylic sheaths.