Title :
Field results of multi-UUV missions using ranger micro-UUVs
Author :
Schulz, Bryan ; Hobson, Brett ; Kemp, Mathieu ; Meyer, Jim ; Moody, Ryan ; Pinnix, Heather ; Clair, Mathew St
Author_Institution :
LLC, Nekton Res., Durham, UK
Abstract :
The ranger micro-UUV from Nekton Research has been deployed successfully in various multi-agent mission demonstrations, including formation flying to map a salinity front and adaptive cooperation to localize the origins of test plumes. The low cost and simplicity of using the 5 kg Rangers make possible multiagent missions and algorithm testing that is beyond the economic reach of alternative UUVs. Efficiency and utility of the Ranger-UMAP multiagent system derives in part from fleet logistical interface and control software (FLICS) software created for preparation, deployment, monitoring, midmission retasking, and recovery of multiple vehicles used in cooperative missions.
Keywords :
geophysics computing; oceanographic techniques; underwater vehicles; FLICS software; Nekton Research; Ranger-UMAP multiagent system; adaptive cooperation; algorithm testing; alternative UUV; cooperative mission; fleet logistical interface and control software; midmission retasking; multi-UUV mission; multiple vehicle; ranger micro-UUV; salinity front; test plume; Application software; Control systems; Firewire; Monitoring; Oceanographic techniques; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Testing; Underwater communication; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2003. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-933957-30-0
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2003.178457
