Results

Meeting in Gdynia 2017

The main objective of the project from the technical side was to create a model of an unmanned boat with the measurement system designed to scan the seabed in all weather conditions without exposing people to possible dangers.

Designing and launching model research vessel has been divided into several stages:

• determining the functionality and capabilities of scanning devices ;

• meeting the technical documentation concerning electronic components and sensors ;

• familiarizing with the conditions and methods of measurement;

• selecting of appropriate electronic components and sensors ;

• design of the housing and other components of the measurement system.

Work on each stage was associated with the necessity of gradual implementation of new solutions and the determination of the final functionality of the model. The final version contains a number of amendments which arose from the need to eliminate errors from previous versions.

The model is a stable hull controlled by radio signal. All the necessary information from the boat is sent wirelessly by WiFi. The vessel was equipped with the following components:

•rechargeable batteries, providing electricity systems while working in the field;

• two motors "180 motor- vee & cat " with the steering system;

• a sonar scanning the seabed;

• a mobile tracker (GSM / GPS)

• a camera (ECOFlyCamOne V2)

• a waterproof case which protects the electronic parts against adverse conditions.

The use of GSM / GPS mobile version gives you great opportunities when it comes to the exact location of the boat in the area. Depending on the needs, the device can be found directly in conjunction with a web server. At the same time, you can introduce a system of notification in the form of SMS messages that will reach out to many users at the same time - regardless of where they are located. The only requirement for proper operation of this solution is access to the mobile network . Changing the way we exchange information with the user requires only software changes on the device.

The research vessel was also equipped with high quality camera FlyCamOne eco V2 ( EFCOv2 ) ACME. The webcam has been provided for direct installation in the model - only the head is placed on the outside and can be set by the servo. The head itself has dimensions of 21x24x28mm (length x width x height) which makes it ideal for tight building on the model of the ship. Resolution of films made ​​by the flycam is 640x480px. It is worth mentioning that the webcam records 30 frames per second, giving excellent quality recordings. Despite the ability to save movies on the SD card, live network transmission to the computer is also possible. This is to facilitate control over longer distances.

All external components on board are waterproof.

Because the boat is radio controlled, the operator uses the 2.4 GHz radio mounted in the control panel. The panel has also a sonar display indicating the uneven seabed.

The control panel also features a network receiver. Thanks to that VideoLive is received by WiFi signal. It is powered by a DC voltage of 9 -12V and works on 4 channels. Each channel can be used to receive different data. Outputs " Video Out " and " Audio Out" allow you to connect the device to your computer to play the video and sound live.