Support Platform and Communications to Manage Cooperative AUV Operations

Abstract

For the testing of control and communications algorithms in cooperative behavior, a fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) is under development by the University of Idaho. This paper discusses one piece of the puzzle in this fleet: the communications module to manage multiple agents. The communications system provides multiple modes of operation. Different communications mediums to and from the vehicle support these modes of operation. The tools supplied by the different modes of operation assist the researchers in developing communications, control algorithms, and valuable hardware systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA459033

Entities

People

  • R. W. Wall
  • T. R. Cuff

Organizations

  • University of Idaho

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Protocols
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computers
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Navigation
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Platforms
  • Semiconductors
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles

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