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FNRS-3[edit]

The FNRS-3 is a historic bathyscaphe that played a significant role in the exploration of the deep sea. It was developed in the mid-20th century and is notable for its contributions to oceanographic research and its pioneering design.

Development[edit]

The FNRS-3 was developed as a successor to the earlier FNRS-2 bathyscaphe. The project was initiated by the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and was led by the Swiss physicist Auguste Piccard, who was renowned for his work in high-altitude ballooning and deep-sea exploration.

Design[edit]

The design of the FNRS-3 incorporated several innovative features that allowed it to withstand the extreme pressures of the deep ocean. It was equipped with a robust pressure hull made of steel, which provided protection for the crew and instruments. The bathyscaphe was also fitted with ballast tanks that could be filled with gasoline, which is less dense than water, to provide buoyancy control.

Missions[edit]

The FNRS-3 conducted several important missions during its operational life. One of its most notable achievements was reaching a depth of 4,050 meters in the Tyrrhenian Sea in 1954. This mission demonstrated the bathyscaphe's capabilities and contributed valuable data to the field of oceanography.

Legacy[edit]

The FNRS-3's successful missions paved the way for future deep-sea exploration vehicles, such as the Bathyscaphe Trieste, which famously reached the bottom of the Mariana Trench in 1960. The FNRS-3 is remembered as a pioneering vessel that expanded human understanding of the deep ocean.

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-'''FNRS-3''' is a [[submersible]] that was developed by the [[Belgian]] scientist [[Auguste Piccard]]. It was the third submersible developed by the [[Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique]] (FNRS), hence the name FNRS-3. The submersible was designed to explore the [[ocean depths]] and was instrumental in advancing our understanding of the deep sea environment.
+== FNRS-3 ==
-== History ==
+[[File:FRNS_III_(HDR)_01.jpg|thumb|right|FNRS-3 submersible]]
-The FNRS-3 was built in the early 1950s, following the success of its predecessor, the [[FNRS-2]]. The FNRS-2 had made significant contributions to the field of [[oceanography]], and the FNRS-3 was designed to continue this work. The submersible was equipped with a number of scientific instruments, including [[sonar]] and [[photographic equipment]], which allowed it to capture detailed images of the ocean floor.
+The '''FNRS-3''' is a historic [[bathyscaphe]] that played a significant role in the exploration of the deep sea. It was developed in the mid-20th century and is notable for its contributions to oceanographic research and its pioneering design.
-== Design ==
+=== Development ===
+The FNRS-3 was developed as a successor to the earlier [[FNRS-2]] bathyscaphe. The project was initiated by the [[French National Centre for Scientific Research]] (CNRS) and was led by the Swiss physicist [[Auguste Piccard]], who was renowned for his work in high-altitude ballooning and deep-sea exploration.
-The FNRS-3 was designed to withstand the extreme pressures found at great ocean depths. It had a spherical [[pressure hull]] made of [[steel]], which was able to resist the crushing pressures of the deep sea. The submersible was also equipped with powerful [[electric motors]] that allowed it to maneuver in the water.
+=== Design ===
+The design of the FNRS-3 incorporated several innovative features that allowed it to withstand the extreme pressures of the deep ocean. It was equipped with a robust [[pressure hull]] made of steel, which provided protection for the crew and instruments. The bathyscaphe was also fitted with ballast tanks that could be filled with gasoline, which is less dense than water, to provide buoyancy control.
-== Missions ==
+=== Missions ===
+The FNRS-3 conducted several important missions during its operational life. One of its most notable achievements was reaching a depth of 4,050 meters in the [[Tyrrhenian Sea]] in 1954. This mission demonstrated the bathyscaphe's capabilities and contributed valuable data to the field of [[oceanography]].
-The FNRS-3 conducted a number of important missions during its operational life. These included deep-sea exploration missions, as well as scientific research missions. The data collected by the FNRS-3 has been invaluable in advancing our understanding of the deep sea environment.
+=== Legacy ===
+The FNRS-3's successful missions paved the way for future deep-sea exploration vehicles, such as the [[Bathyscaphe Trieste]], which famously reached the bottom of the [[Mariana Trench]] in 1960. The FNRS-3 is remembered as a pioneering vessel that expanded human understanding of the deep ocean.
-== Legacy ==
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Bathyscaphe]]
-The FNRS-3 is considered a landmark in the history of [[submersible technology]]. Its design and the scientific data it collected have greatly contributed to our understanding of the deep sea. Today, the FNRS-3 is on display at the [[Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences]] in [[Brussels]], where it continues to inspire future generations of oceanographers and engineers.
+* [[Auguste Piccard]]
+* [[FNRS-2]]
+* [[Bathyscaphe Trieste]]
+* [[Deep-sea exploration]]
 [[Category:Submersibles]]
-[[Category:Belgian inventions]]
 [[Category:Oceanographic instrumentation]]
-{{Submarine-stub}}
+[[Category:French inventions]]