SNOOPY: Characteristics and Mission Applications.

Abstract

Snoopy is a small unmanned tethered vehicle developed for underwater observation. Its primary purpose is to function as a shallow-water mobile TV camera. It is equipped with two independently controlled hydraulic thrusters, automatically maintained depth control, an electrically controlled grabber, and lights for the on-borad TV camera. Television aiming is accomplished by maneuvering the vehicle. The simple and rugged design of Snoopy offers an economical and efficient means of underwater observation to depths of 100 feet. Snoopy can be operated from any suitable platform (small boat or pier) with minimal support requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140169

Entities

People

  • R. L. Wernli
  • W. W. Perkins

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Beach Erosion
  • Depth
  • Depth Control
  • Fluid Control
  • Fluids
  • Inspection
  • Local Governments
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Platforms
  • Sea Water
  • Security
  • Shallow Water
  • Thrusters
  • Unmanned
  • Water

Readers

  • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.
  • Geodesy
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers