Small AUV Tows a Large Payload
Abstract
We propose to develop a small autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that can tow a payload whose drag is many times larger than that of the AUV. The payload trajectory will be precisely controlled so that the payload arrives at the desired location with a desired orientation at the desired time. We seek to deploy the AUV and the payload from a variety of platforms, including small boats and small helicopters and will develop both the mechanical and data interfaces needed to do so.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612589
Entities
People
- Daniel J. Stilwell
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Virginia Tech