Small Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Wave Measurement System

Abstract

The primary goal is to develop, demonstrate, and implement techniques for cost-effectively obtaining non-directional and directional ocean surface wave spectra from small AUV's particularly those that are being developed under Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsorship. The main objectives of this Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project were: (1) design and specify components of a wave measurement system that can be installed on existing and future small AUV's, and (2) demonstrate feasibility of the overall system, including computer software, by realistic tests and simulations. The objective of an uncompleted Phase I option is to collect and analyze limited preliminary field data. Main objectives of the Phase II effort (FY00-FY01) are to completely design, build, and test prototype systems. Systems would then be used to collect wave data supporting military exercises and scientific investigations such as coastal processes studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1999
Accession Number
ADA630546

Entities

People

  • Marshall D. Earle

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Processing
  • Detectors
  • Directional
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electrical Engineering
  • High Resolution
  • Measurement
  • Military Exercises
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Simulations
  • Small Business
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Waves

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  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Software Engineering