MR-X1 — An AUV equipped with a space distributed CPU system and a satellite telecontrol interface

Abstract

JAMSTEC has planned development of a long-rang cruising AUV. This vehicle will enable over 20 days autonomous cruising. To achieve this vehicle, we need various basic technology developments. In this article, a space distributed CPU system development for achieving highly redundant system control and a stationary satellite control system for remote control of the vehicle are described. We carried out sea trial to make sure the each system function using a test bed vehicle. It was shown that the satellite communication system is more effective.

Satellite based remote management and operation of a 6000m AUV

“…Telepresence enabled ROV's are in regular use on at least two research vessels [3]. Remote operation of AUV's has also been attempted [4]. However, we believe that this is the first experiment with integrating remote operations, engineering, mission planning and data processing into a comprehensive operational AUV facility paradigm in which the AUV dives regularly on expeditions that can last six weeks or more.…”