Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT) · 2007 · 37 citations · 17 references
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EngineeringAutonomous SystemsOcean EngineeringAutonomous VehiclesMarine RoboticsRoboticsAutonomous Underwater VehiclesMarine HydrodynamicsMarine Robot ControlPropulsion SystemsUnderwater NavigationUnderwater Vehicle DesignAutonomous Surface Vehicle ControlAutonomous Underwater Vehicle ControlAutonomous Underwater Vehicle DesignHydrodynamic DragNavigation ArchitectureNavigation System ArchitectureUnderwater Vehicle ControlVehicle Design
The paper presents the design of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ROAZ) intended for river and estuarine operations, including support for multiple autonomous underwater vehicle missions. The authors describe the mechanical design challenges, hardware and software components, and the control and navigation system architecture of the ROAZ platform. Preliminary tests of a custom thruster and CFD‑based hydrodynamic drag calculations demonstrate the vehicle’s performance characteristics.
The design of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle for operation in river and estuarine scenarios is presented. Multiple operations with autonomous underwater vehicles and support to AUV missions are one of the main design goals in the ROAZ system. The mechanical design issues are discussed. Hardware, software and implementation status are described along with the control and navigation system architecture. Some preliminary test results concerning a custom developed thruster are presented along with hydrodynamic drag calculations by the use of computer fluid dynamic methods.
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Thomas A. Henzinger · 2002 · 1.9K citations
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