Autonomous Ocean Sampling Networks II (AOSN-II): System Engineering and Project Coordination

Abstract

The 2002/2003 AOSN efforts, culminating in the 2003 field experiment, were a great success. Over 21 different autonomous robotic systems, three ships, an aircraft, CODAR, drifters, floats, and numerous moored observation assets were used in the field program to produce an unprecedented data set of upwelling processes in the vicinity of Monterey Bay. A series of science/engineering documents defining the AOSN System, its operation, and skill assessment were developed and successfully applied. Operations for the AOSN field program were staged from MBARI and supported by MBARI personnel. Central to the success of the field experiment was the establishment of a well equipped and effective control room. Special software tools were written to facilitate the management of data during the field experiment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 10, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417760

Entities

People

  • James G. Bellingham
  • Paul Chandler

Organizations

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Birds
  • Data Sets
  • Engineering
  • Management Personnel
  • Networks
  • Observation
  • Oceans
  • Personnel Management
  • Remote Sensing
  • Underwater Gliders
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Upwelling
  • Vehicles
  • Websites

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Oceanography.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs