Title :
Design and test of a robust docking system for hovering AUVs
Author :
Wirtz, M. ; Hildebrandt, M. ; Gaudig, C.
Author_Institution :
Underwater Robot. Dept., DFKI RIC Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Abstract :
This paper presents the conceptual idea and a developed prototype of a docking system for a hovering AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle). The presented docking system passively assists the vehicle´s docking procedure by guiding it into a defined position, where it is mechanically locked in place by one of the station´s actuators. In its final position the docking system provides an electrical power supply and a broadband data link to the AUV. The developed concept additionally enables differently shaped AUVs to use the same docking station.
Keywords :
actuators; autonomous underwater vehicles; prototypes; autonomous underwater vehicle; broadband data; docking system prototype; electrical power supply; hovering AUVs; robust docking system design; robust docking system test; station actuators; vehicle docking procedure; Cameras; Computer interfaces; Connectors; Energy exchange; IEEE 802.11 Standards; Robustness; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Oceans, 2012
Conference_Location :
Hampton Roads, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0829-8
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2012.6404975
