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Talk-19: Design of a MOOS-based AUV For Autonomous Measurement of Marine Vessel Magnetic Signatures

David Billin, University of Idaho

To reduce the threat to naval vessels posed by magnetically-triggered sea mines, it is desirable that a forward-deployable assessment capability be developed that enables characterization of the magnetic field presented by a ship's hull. Researchers at the University of Idaho have successfully demonstrated a proof-of-concept of this capability at ONR testing facilities in Bayview, Idaho using a small, collaborative fleet of low-cost autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV's).

This presentation introduces a prototype MOOS-based version of the University of Idaho AUV that is currently being developed for magnetic signature assessment. An overview of hardware and software systems developed for the MOOS AUV is given, with emphasis on the use of the MOOS framework in system integration and validation. Testing methods and results are presented, followed by current work and plans for future development.


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Categories:

  • Mine Countermeasures
  • Autonomy / Collaborative Autonomy
  • Ship Magnetic Signature
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) / Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)