Title :
Applications of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in ocean mining exploration
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin, Martin, TN, USA
Abstract :
As the competition for undersea mineral exploration heats up the ability to identify, localize, and characterize SMS deposits rapidly necessitates the need for advanced technologies to provide a safe, timely, and cost effective solution.
Keywords :
autonomous underwater vehicles; geophysical prospecting; minerals; mining; oceanographic equipment; AUV application; SMS deposit characterization; SMS deposit identification; SMS deposit localization; advanced technologies; autonomous underwater vehicle application; cost effective solution; ocean mining exploration; safe solution; timely solution; undersea mineral exploration competition; Natural gas industry; Oceans; Payloads; Reliability; Three-dimensional displays; Underwater vehicles; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Oceans - San Diego, 2013
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
