An improved control system for a remotely operated vessel

Rafic Bachnak; Marc Mendez; Jack Esparza; Oliver Fahed

doi:10.1117/12.660850

9 May 2006 An improved control system for a remotely operated vessel

Rafic Bachnak, Marc Mendez, Jack Esparza, Oliver Fahed

Proceedings Volume 6230, Unmanned Systems Technology VIII; 62300F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.660850
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

Collecting environmental data in coastal bays presents several challenges to the scientist. One of the most pressing issues is how to efficiently and reliably gather data in shallow water areas-environments that often preclude the use of traditional boats. Obstacles that are encountered in such environments include difficulty in covering large territories and the presence of inaccessible areas due to a variety of reasons, such as soft bottoms or contamination. There is also a high probability of disturbing the test area while placing the sensors. This paper outlines the development of a remotely operated boat and its real-time control system.

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Rafic Bachnak, Marc Mendez, Jack Esparza, and Oliver Fahed "An improved control system for a remotely operated vessel", Proc. SPIE 6230, Unmanned Systems Technology VIII, 62300F (9 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.660850

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