Title :
Prototype development of the SQX-1 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Author :
Shea, David ; Riggs, Neil ; Bachmayer, Ralf ; Williams, Christopher
Author_Institution :
Marport Deep Sea TechnologySt. John´´s, St. John´´s, NL, Canada
Abstract :
As a leading provider of high-performance underwater acoustic technology, Marport Deep Sea Technology is introducing to market next-generation sonar systems based on their advanced Software Defined Sonar (SDS) signal processing system. Seeking a demonstration platform for these new systems, Marport investigated existing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) technology, and identified a opportunity to develop an innovative new vehicle; the SQX-1 AUV.
Keywords :
mobile robots; remotely operated vehicles; underwater vehicles; Marport Deep Sea Technology; SQX-1 AUV; autonomous underwater vehicle; coastal waters; next-generation sonar systems; propulsion and control system; rapid prototyping methodology; signal processing system; software defined sonar; thrust vectoring; underwater acoustic technology; Control systems; Marine technology; Payloads; Propulsion; Prototypes; Remotely operated vehicles; Sonar applications; Sonar navigation; Stability; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2009 - EUROPE
Conference_Location :
Bremen
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2522-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2523-5
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANSE.2009.5278141
