NDLI: Miniaturized submersible for exploration of small aqueous environments

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Author	Jonsson, J. Sundqvist, J. Nguyen, H. Kratz, H. Berglund, M. Ogden, S. Palmer, K. Smedfors, K. Wagner, S. Thornell, G.
Copyright Year	2011
Description	Author affiliation: Ångström Space Technology Centre, Uppsala University, Sweden (Jonsson, J.; Sundqvist, J.; Nguyen, H.; Kratz, H.; Berglund, M.; Ogden, S.; Palmer, K.; Smedfors, K.; Wagner, S.; Thornell, G.)
Abstract	Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are commonly used for sub-surface exploration. However, multi-functional ROVs tend to be fairly large, while preferred small and compact ROVs suffer from limited functionality. The Deeper Access, Deeper Understanding (DADU) project aims to develop a small submersible concept using miniaturization technologies to enable a high functionality. An operator is able to maneuver the vehicle with five degrees of freedom using eight small thrusters, while a set of accelerometers and gyros monitor the orientation of the submersible. A single fiber optic cable will connect the submersible to a control station and enable simultaneous data and command transfers. Rechargeable battery packs provide power to the submersibles subsystems during operation. These will be rechargeable through the fiber connection. A forward looking camera is aided by a laser topography measurement system, where distances, sizes and shapes of objects in view can be determined to within 0.5 cm. For murkier environments, or when a more extensive mapping of the surroundings is needed, the small high-frequency side-scanning sonar can be used. Salinity calculations of the water will be available through measurements of the conductivity, temperature and depth. Samples of water and particles within it will be enabled through a water sampler with an enriching capability. Flow sensors will be able to measure the water movement around the submersible's hull. The submersible and its subsystems are under continuous development. The vehicle itself, and its subsystems as stand-alone instruments, will enable the exploration of previously unreachable submerged environments, such as the sub-glacial lakes found in Iceland and Antarctica, or other submerged small environments, such as pipe and cave systems.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	8
File Size	1214664
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781457714276
e-ISBN	9780933957398
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2011-09-19
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	MTS
Subject Keyword	Underwater vehicles Sonar Optical fiber cables Cameras Lakes Vehicles Measurement by laser beam subglacial submersible miniaturized microelectromechanical systems
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in

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