A hybrid underwater robot for multidisciplinary investigation of the ocean twilight zone
D. Yoerger, Annette F. Govindarajan, Jonathan C. Howland, Joel K. Llopiz, Peter H. Wiebe, Molly Curran, Justin Fujii, Daniel Gomez-Ibañez, Kakani Katija, Bruce H. Robison, Brett Hobson, M. Risi, Stephen M. Rock
Abstract
) at depths of 200 meters in Monterey Bay, USA. In addition to these tracking missions, the vehicle can execute preprogrammed missions collecting image and sensor data while also carrying substantial auxiliary payloads such as cameras, sonars, and samplers.
Topics & Concepts
Marine engineeringUnderwaterMultidisciplinary approachRobotTwilightComputer scienceGeologyEngineeringArtificial intelligenceOceanographyPhysicsSocial scienceSociologyAstronomyUnderwater Vehicles and Communication SystemsMarine animal studies overviewUnderwater Acoustics Research