Posts Tagged ‘AUVs’
WHOI Receives Issued Patent for Advanced Time Synchronization and Range Estimation in Underwater Systems
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has received a patent for an improved method for enabling precise range estimation and time synchronization for underwater systems (US Patent No. 12,058,635). This new capability can significantly improve the performance of submerged systems, including underwater sensors used for earthquake monitoring and autonomous underwater vehicles. Retrieving high-quality data from the…
Read MoreWHOI Engineers Work to Adapt Swarming Capabilities for Low-Cost UUVs
In aerial and terrestrial applications, robotics swarms allow mission adaptability, robustness, and scalability. In aerial and terrestrial applications, access to GPS data and high-speed communications allows robotic swarms to operate functionally; however, expanding swarming capabilities below the ocean surface remains a significant challenge. Implementing swarming techniques for underwater missions requires structured, accurate clocks and communications…
Read MoreExploration at New Heights and Depths
On average, Mars is about 140 million miles from Earth. The deepest parts of our ocean, called the Hadal Zone, are about 6.8 miles below the surface. At first thought, these places may not seem like they have much in common; but both sites face limitations for exploration and present unique technological challenges. Whether investigating…
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