The memorial explorer: Developing the role of AUVs in under-ice research
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles are a leading technology for under-ice deployment and research. Memorial University and its Explorer AUV, in cooperation with the University of Tasmania and the Australian Antarctic Division, has embarked on a multi-phase development program that will lead to a scienti...
Published in: | OCEANS'10 IEEE SYDNEY |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Conference Object |
Language: | English |
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IEEE Explore
2010
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1109/OCEANSSYD.2010.5603855 http://ecite.utas.edu.au/73290 |
Summary: | Autonomous Underwater Vehicles are a leading technology for under-ice deployment and research. Memorial University and its Explorer AUV, in cooperation with the University of Tasmania and the Australian Antarctic Division, has embarked on a multi-phase development program that will lead to a scientific mission in the Australian Antarctic. Completion of Phase I saw the AUV deployed in the Canadian high Arctic and acoustic data collection performed in the Australian Antarctic. Currently in Phase II, the AUV is being fitted with a full suite of survey tools and will see developments in the fields of navigation, positioning and mission completion. Phase III will see further developments in AUV technology for under-ice research, with the ultimate goal being the AUV deployed in the Antarctic for a scientific mission to explore the role of sea-ice in the World's climate. |
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