Title :
Countermine operations in very shallow water and surf zone: the role of bottom crawlers
Author :
Aponick, Tony ; Bernstein, Chuck
Author_Institution :
Foster-Miller Inc., Waltham, MA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper explained about the mining operations in very shallow water and surface zone. Crawlers are used in the navigation field. Varies water vehicles (swimmers and Crawlers) are explained. Robotics platforms will take place important role in mine navigation. This demonstration involve coordinated Mine-Counter missions among various swimming and crawling unmanned systems. Naval communication are also explained.
Keywords :
military systems; navigation; remotely operated vehicles; sonar detection; sonar tracking; target tracking; underwater vehicles; Mine-Counter missions; countermine operations; crawlers; crawling unmanned systems; mine navigation; robotics; shallow water; surf zone; swimmers; Command and control systems; Crawlers; Force control; History; Instruments; Modems; Robots; Shape control; Vehicles; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2003. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-933957-30-0
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.2003.178184
