A review of subsea AUV technology

Zhou Jing; Si Yulin; Lin Yuan; Wei Yan; An Xinyu; Wang Hangzhou; Huang Haocai; Chen Ying

doi:10.12284/hyxb2023153

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Zhou Jing，Si Yulin，Lin Yuan, et al. A review of subsea AUV technology[J]. Haiyang Xuebao，2023, 45(10)：1–12 doi: 10.12284/hyxb2023153

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Zhou Jing，Si Yulin，Lin Yuan, et al. A review of subsea AUV technology[J]. Haiyang Xuebao，2023, 45(10)：1–12 doi: 10.12284/hyxb2023153

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Zhou Jing，Si Yulin，Lin Yuan, et al. A review of subsea AUV technology[J]. Haiyang Xuebao，2023, 45(10)：1–12 doi: 10.12284/hyxb2023153

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A review of subsea AUV technology

doi: 10.12284/hyxb2023153

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College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China
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State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Hangzhou 310058, China

Received Date: 2023-03-27
Rev Recd Date: 2023-05-23

Available Online: 2023-11-14

Publish Date: 2023-10-30

Abstract

Abstract

The observation and exploration of the seabed urgently requires the appearance of large-scale and long-term observation platforms. The subsea AUV has three main points: a structure that suitable for the mobility in the seabed, an intelligent motion performance that adapts to the complex environment of the seabed, and the underwater acoustic communication and positioning technology that adapts to the seabed. In this paper, the development and evolution of subsea AUV is analyzed, the key technical challenges of underwater AUVs are summarized, and corresponding solutions for underwater AUV hydrodynamic shape optimization technology, intelligent motion control technology, underwater acoustic communication and positioning navigation technology, and underwater connection and charging technology are provided. Finally, a study case of Autonomous Underwater Helicopter is given, to provide a solution for subsea AUV. This paper provides guidance for the development of subsea AUV, as well as ocean observation and exploration technology.
- unmanned underwater vehicle,
- seabed,
- ocean observation and exploration,
- motion agility,
- underwater acoustic communication and navigation

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