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2007-05-24T15:00:07Z

Researchers Build Micro-Submarines
TEHRAN, May 23--Researchers at the University of Tehran have built two types of micro-submarines, the project director said Wednesday. Aqil Yousefi-Koma added that the two submarines can be used in reconnaissance and rescue operations as well as for monitoring the health of marine structures and suicide bombing, ISNA reported.

Yousefi-Koma said these submarines can also simulate the movement of marine animals.
“Today, robots and underwater vehicles are devised by simulating aquatic animals. This simulation will boost the efficiency of robots and reduce the possibility of interception by enemy radars,“ he said.

The researcher noted that advanced software programs were used for simulating the movements of sharks, adding that the project is aimed at building unmanned submarines with a lower probability of interception.

Yousefi-Koma noted that each submarine weighs 1,100 grams and has been tested successfully.

Okay, I lied. Love the dual-use capability being contemplated.

Comment from J.M. Heinrichs on 2007-05-24

2007-05-25T02:46:55Z

The question is not do the tadpoles exist, but from who did they acquire them. Cheers

Comment from BloodSpite on 2007-05-24

2007-05-25T02:34:45Z

The same guy who built their 200 mph torpedo's also developed their homeopathic AIDS cure.....

Comment from Neffi on 2007-05-24

2007-05-24T21:11:35Z

Heaven forfend I should imply that the veracity of the University of Tehran's spokesdude is not up to scratch, NDS! (snigger) But I'd love to have a robotic shark, myself. About ten feet long... imagine the fun you could have at the beach... babum babum babum babumbabum babumbabumbabumbabum

Comment from NevadaDailySteve on 2007-05-24

2007-05-24T18:21:41Z

Neffi, Are you suggesting that the Iranians don't have 200 mph torpedoes and other fantastical armaments like they claim? I'm as shocked as Claude Raines in Casablanca to think that the Iranians might not be 100 percent truthful about their accomplishments.

Comment from Maggie on 2007-05-24

2007-05-24T18:01:17Z

Funny, lat night the favorite Naval consort emailed this to me from the Navy Times. I thought, "Yeah, I'll get to this.........." Now you have it. I guess I better go with the flow and read it, huh?

Comment from Neffi on 2007-05-24

2007-05-24T16:51:25Z

They weigh a tad over two pounds each... must be proof-of-concept devices. Be interesting to see if they can scale them up into something *useful* without sacrificing their covert nature. Assuming they exist in the first place, natch...