Sampling and Survey with AUVs in Adverse Weather Conditions
Abstract
We wish to quantify the shallow-water performance of the sensor systems and platforms in relation to harsh environmental conditions and high sea states. In particular for platforms we wish to address the performance issues with respect to navigation, communication, control and conditional mission planning during which the underwater acoustic propagation properties are severely affected by the bubble formation and mixing properties induced by storm fronts. In particular we wish to characterize the LBL sonar performance for navigation during a storm which DGPS fixes are unavailable. To accommodate a prolonged underwater survey during a passing storm, an underwater docking & power station is needed so that the AUVs can acquire power recharge and data upload if necessary. We wish to address design and implementation problems associated with our current docking design and performance in stormy conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA569318
Entities
People
- K. Ganesan
- P. E. An
- S.M. Smith
- Stanley E. Dunn
Organizations
- Florida Atlantic University