Title :
Experiences with the Operation of a Commercially-Available Deep-Water AUV
Author :
Williams, J.L. ; Asper, V.L. ; Taylor, G.H.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Southern Mississippi, Stennis Space Center
fDate :
Sept. 29 2007-Oct. 4 2007
Abstract :
The demand for deepwater (>1000 m) autonomous underwater vehicles is increasing but scientific applications are restricted due to complexity and cost of development and operation. We have acquired a commercially-available deep- water AUV and are presently operating it from vessels of opportunity. Experiences gained from both the development process and field operations are discussed and generally applicable recommendations are abstracted from specific events.
Keywords :
oceanographic equipment; remotely operated vehicles; underwater equipment; underwater vehicles; autonomous underwater vehicles; deep-water AUV; development process; field operations; Chemical sensors; Costs; Marine vehicles; Oceans; Remotely operated vehicles; Sea floor; Sonar detection; Sonar navigation; Space technology; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2007
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-0933957-35-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0933957-35-0
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2007.4449281
