Abstract: An undersea operation system comprising an undersea operation machine for conducting undersea operations such as undersea construction and the collection of stones and rocks, and a backup ship operatively connected to this undersea operation machine. The undersea operation machine includes a vehicle, arms which are connected to this vehicle, etc. The vehicle and the arms are operated by hydraulic pressure which is supplied through a cable connecting the undersea operation machine to the backup ship, whereby smooth operation of the undersea operation machine is ensured even in a deep sea region.

Abstract: Compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## and compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein x is 1 or 2,Y is carbobenzoxy or benzoyl, andXR is ##STR3## have use as elastase enzyme inhibitors. Particularly potent are the L-proline diastereomers.Elastase Enzyme inhibitory compositions comprise a carrier and an elastase enzyme inhibiting amount of the compounds of the invention.A method of selectively inhibiting the enzyme elastase in an animal or a human in need of such treatment comprises administering to the animal or human an enzyme elastase inhibiting amount of one of the compounds of the invention or a composition thereof.

Abstract: A method for depositing a film of a desired material on a substrate comprises dissolving at least one reagent in a supercritical fluid comprising at least one solvent. Either the reagent is capable of reacting with or is a precursor of a compound capable of reacting with the solvent to form the desired product, or at least one additional reagent is included in the supercritical solution and is capable of reacting with or is a precursor of a compound capable of reacting with the first reagent or with a compound derived from the first reagent to form the desired material. The supercritical solution is expanded to produce a vapor or aerosol and a chemical reaction is induced in the vapor or aerosol so that a film of the desired material resulting from the chemical reaction is deposited on the substrate surface. In an alternate embodiment, the supercritical solution containing at least one reagent is expanded to produce a vapor or aerosol which is then mixed with a gas containing at least one additional reagent.