Solar Powered AUVs; Sampling Systems for the 21st Century

Abstract

The long-term goal of this program is to investigate those technologies that will enable the use of solar energy to power Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). The program is focused on an investigation of our ability to extract sufficient energy from the sun's radiation to power an AUV and our ability to efficiently manage the collection, storage, and utilization of that energy such that an AUV is able to perform tasks required during a mission. It is expected that, at the conclusion of this phase of the program, we will understand not only the relevant technologies, but also the advantages, methods of implementation, and limitations of their use on solar AUVs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA551133

Entities

People

  • D. R. Blidberg
  • Mikhail D. Ageev

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Control Systems
  • Efficiency
  • Electronic Mail
  • Energy
  • Energy Management
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Systems
  • Sampling
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Panels
  • Standards
  • Surfaces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.