Development of a New Long Duration Solar Powered Autonomous Surface Vehicle

Abstract

This paper introduces recent activities associated with the development of a new long duration solar powered autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) known as the Ocean Atmosphere Sensor Integration System (OASIS). A brief discussion of ASV applications, platform research and development, and challenges is presented. Platform development objectives and the relationship to resulting systems, hull and deck design, and deployment and recovery are highlighted. The paper discusses the development approach, technology, and architecture for the onboard and off-board control systems. A brief chronology of the hardware integration and on water checkout is also provided. A synopsis of current and future collision avoidance considerations is presented. I. INTRODUCTION Autonomous and Lagrangian platforms and sensors (ALPS)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA497223

Entities

People

  • John R. Higinbotham
  • John R. Moisan
  • Peter G. Hitchener

Organizations

  • Emergent Space Technologies (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Automatic Identification Systems
  • Autonomous Surface Vehicles
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Measurement
  • Military Applications
  • Navigation
  • Operating Systems
  • Payload
  • Radar
  • Radio Communications
  • Software Design
  • Space Systems
  • Xml

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.