A hardware proof of concept of a sailing robot for ocean observation

被引：24

作者：

Neal, Mark ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Wales, Dept Comp Sci, Intelligent Syst Lab, Ceredigion SY23 3AF, Wales

来源：

IEEE JOURNAL OF OCEANIC ENGINEERING | 2006年 / 31卷 / 02期

关键词：

marine vehicle control; marine vehicle propulsion; mobile robots; ocean observation; sailing;

D O I：

10.1109/JOE.2006.875101

中图分类号：

TU [建筑科学];

学科分类号：

0813 ;

摘要：

A design for a sailing robot capable of holding station in a variety of wind and sea conditions is described. Results from experiments with an autonomously,. controlled small-kale prototype on a lake are also presented. The likely effects and problems of scale-up are examined, as are the cost considerations. Potential applications for a larger version of the robot are discussed and the requirements for communication and long term autonomy are considered in the light of the results obtained with the prototype. The potential for low-cost, flexible, in situ ocean observation is examined and likely capabilities of a system based on this type of robot are considered.

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页码：462 / 469

页数：8