UUV Operations to Characterize Circulation and Morphology of Tidal Flats

Abstract

We propose to continue our Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) work to investigate circulation and bottom morphology in tidal flats and surrounding environments. While these areas have traditionally been difficult to sample, UUVs with advanced sensor technology afford the opportunity to systematically study the dynamic components of these systems. Our deployments of the REMUS UUV in coastal waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico demonstrate the ability of this platform to operate routinely in VSW environments, including harbors, estuaries, and the near shore/surf zone transition. Highly resolved measurements of circulation patterns, in water components, bottom topography and characterization will be taken in the specific study sites chosen for this DRI. These data will support the general goals of this DRI in identifying and advancing our understanding of mechanisms for morphologic change in tidal mud flats.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA514896

Entities

People

  • Mark A. Moline

Organizations

  • California Polytechnic State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Integration
  • Data Sets
  • Deployment
  • Environment
  • Measurement
  • Oceanography
  • Optical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Pilot Studies
  • Shallow Water
  • Side Looking Sonar
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy