AUV System Fact Sheet

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Standard configuration

Manufactured By: Falmouth Scientific, Inc
    • Manufacturer's Spec Sheet, pdf

Platform: SAUV II
Body Type: Torpedo + wings
Size (L×W×H): 2.3 m × 1.1 m × 0.5 m
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Weight: 200 kg
Maximum Depth: 500 m
Dynamic Buoyancy: No
Self-Righting: Yes
Obstacle Avoidance: No

Primary Missions

Propulsion System

Method: Thruster
DOF: 1
Hovering: No
Maximum Forward Speed: 1.54 m/s

Batteries

None specified

Launch and Recovery

Reliability / Emergency Systems

  • Emergency Pinger
  • Flashing lights
  • VHF Beacon
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Navigation

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Sonar

None specified

Communication

Mission Considerations

Mission Planning

None specified

Autonomy

None specified

Sensors

None specified

Sensed Properties

None specified

Payload Bays

None specified

Notes

The SAUV is an adaptation of a design solar powered underwater glider design originated by Mikhail D. Ageev, Institute of Marine Technology Problems Russian Academy of Sciences, Far East Branch, RUSSIA. SAUV II is the result of an ONR prototyping effort and is currently power by a vectored thruster. It has an enhanced programmable battery management system to monitor the state of the battery and directs the surfaced battery charging. For most missions the concept would to maintain the battery at greater than 50% battery charge or limit the night time operations to the amount charged during the previous charge cycle. On going research efforts involve integration of low power sensors, improved solar panels, and improved battery efficiency.