Challenges in Sensing and prdiction of Ocean Bioluminescence
Abstract
1. Sensor Development: Bioluminescence Measurements on Glider In YEAR 1, WET Labs will complete the following: ? Modify the existing design of the Underwater Bioluminescence Assessment Tool into a form factor that would be hydrodynamically compatible with the Teledyne Webb glider. o Redesign external form to be hydrodynamic for glider ? Bolt on/off to allow for ease of use without integration in to the science bay ? Re-design external housing, to reduce size, weight and minimize glide drag on the glider ? Leverage existing UBAT and BRDA electronics boards to reduce power usage and size ? Connection with the glider for power and data feed through the existing external data port ? Add plug and play features to avoid integration into the Glider science bay o Modify existing FW to allow adaptive sampling to conserve energy and maximize mission duration ? Evaluate impact of pump impeller on glider hydrodynamics and minimize impact on hydrodynamics In YEAR 2, WET Labs will complete the following: ? WET Labs would work with Dr. Moline to integrate and test the sensor-platform combination ? WET Labs will conduct tests to verify BL sensor capabilities for adaptive sampling, low power consumption and hydrodynamic compatibility with the gilder ? WET Labs will modify FW and commands to optimize adaptive sampling and low power consumption during testing, if required 2. Sensor Development: Bioluminescence Sensor Feedback for UUVs In YEAR 1 WET Labs will complete the following: ? Build quantity 2 complete BRDA systems for operation on UUV ? Complete BRDA system tests ? Perform instrument calibration ? Modify BRDA command structure (FW) required to successfully integrate BRDA data output with Hydroid UUV for UUV navigation ? Support system testing with UUV In YEAR 2, WET Labs will complete the following: ? Support field testing of BRDA with UUV ? Modify BRDA command structure (FW) to optimize BRDA output use for UUV navigation
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512624
Entities
People
- Mark A. Moline
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Delaware