Title :
The Wave Glider: A Wave-Powered autonomous marine vehicle
Author :
Hine, Roger ; Willcox, Scott ; Hine, Graham ; Richardson, Tim
Author_Institution :
Liquid Robot., Inc., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
The wave glider is a new autonomous marine vehicle that is unique in its ability to harness ocean wave energy for platform propulsion. This paper provides an overview of the wave glider vehicle´s architecture and capabilities, and presents results from the extensive engineering sea trials that we have conducted with several prototype and the current production generations of the vehicle. The vehicle´s performance in a variety of ocean conditions is described. The vehicle´s robustness and capabilities for extended mission durations are also examined. The vehicle´s autonomous control architecture is explained, as are the Web-based interfaces for external control and monitoring of the platform. Finally, we discuss several payload packages that have been or are currently being developed for the vehicle.
Keywords :
Internet; computerised control; marine control; marine vehicles; mobile robots; propulsion; remotely operated vehicles; robust control; user interfaces; Wave Glider; Web-based interfaces; autonomous control architecture; external control; ocean wave energy; payload packages; platform monitoring; platform propulsion; vehicle robustness; wave-powered autonomous marine vehicle; Automotive engineering; Design engineering; Marine vehicles; Ocean waves; Power engineering and energy; Production; Propulsion; Prototypes; Remotely operated vehicles; Robustness;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2009, MTS/IEEE Biloxi - Marine Technology for Our Future: Global and Local Challenges
Conference_Location :
Biloxi, MS
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4960-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-933957-38-1
