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Background
Most of the ocean remains unexplored. About 70% of the ocean is covered in water, with an average ocean depth of 12,400 ft. Given that photons do not travel below 330ft of depth, it could be said that most of the planet is in eternal darkness. Can you imagine the possibilities? We certainly can! For this reason, an autonomous underwater vehicle with an integrated camera was developed, so that we can explore the unknown and illuminate the depths of the ocean. An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is an aquatic self-propelled robot with the ability to operate with no external real-time controls. One of the most common applications of AUVs is research, specifically the study of marine biology and geoscience. Jules Jaffe is a research oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography that develops technology to advance oceanic phenomena observations.His research in the ecology field has contributed to the knowledge of marine creatures by making the first observations of zooplankton ever recorded. He also created drafters with internal sensors to investigate coastal circulation. His current project consists of the development of a miniature robot that is able to deploy in the ocean for marine observations. This project seeks to accomplish this task.
Most of the ocean remains unexplored. About 70% of the ocean is covered in water, with an average ocean depth of 12,400 ft. Given that photons do not travel below 330ft of depth, it could be said that most of the planet is in eternal darkness. Can you imagine the possibilities? We certainly can! For this reason, an autonomous underwater vehicle with an integrated camera was developed, so that we can explore the unknown and illuminate the depths of the ocean. An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is an aquatic self-propelled robot with the ability to operate with no external real-time controls. One of the most common applications of AUVs is research, specifically the study of marine biology and geoscience. Jules Jaffe is a research oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography that develops technology to advance oceanic phenomena observations.His research in the ecology field has contributed to the knowledge of marine creatures by making the first observations of zooplankton ever recorded. He also created drafters with internal sensors to investigate coastal circulation. His current project consists of the development of a miniature robot that is able to deploy in the ocean for marine observations. This project seeks to accomplish this task.
Samuel Bartell • Janelle Dueñas • Steve Guerin • Matthew Pearson
Sponsored By: Dr. Jules Jaffe
QUAFFLE: Quad-Rotor Underwater Autonomous
Fish Following Low-Disturbance Explorer
Scope
The purpose of this project is to develop an AUV that will be small in size with the ability to record marine life behavior while causing minimal disturbance to sea organisms.
The purpose of this project is to develop an AUV that will be small in size with the ability to record marine life behavior while causing minimal disturbance to sea organisms.
Additionally, this robot will serve as a platform for further development and possible swarm communication. The process of development will be well documented to allow future groups to build upon this unit.
Additionally, this robot will serve as a platform for further development and possible swarm communication. The process of development will be well documented to allow future groups to build upon this unit.
Design Solution
Our approach is to minimize disturbance by having an emphasis on maneuverability to optimally observe marine life. We have achieved this using a quad-rotor style design with 4, in-plane motor driven propellers mounted to the vehicle. In order order to provide stability to the vehicle, an IMU is utilized to provide attitude feedback to the raspberry pi micro-controller.
Our approach is to minimize disturbance by having an emphasis on maneuverability to optimally observe marine life. We have achieved this using a quad-rotor style design with 4, in-plane motor driven propellers mounted to the vehicle. In order order to provide stability to the vehicle, an IMU is utilized to provide attitude feedback to the raspberry pi micro-controller.
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