This report discusses the technology required to develop unmanned free-swimming submersibles to be used for inspecting undersea pipelines and structures. Of particular concern is the use of solid-state electronics and microprocessor technology. The philosophies concerning performance criteria, design flexibility, man/machine interface, and cost are discussed, and the vehicle's performance in these areas is evaluated. (Author)
Free-Swimming Submersible Testbed (EAVE WEST)
1980
57 pages
Report
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English
EAVE-West: A Testbed for Plan Execution
NTIS | 1987
|The NRL unmanned free-swimming submersible (UFSS)
Tema Archive | 1980
|The NRL Unmanned Free-Swimming Submersible (UFSS)
NTIS | 1980
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