Autosub
Autosub commencing dive. Source: National Oceanographic Centre, Southhampton
Published: March 29, 2010, 12:00 am
Updated: June 24, 2012, 9:52 pm
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The autosub is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), i.e. a robotic vehicle designed to carry a varying scientific payload which is changed to suit each mission. Autosub is a long range, deep diving underwater vehicle that can carry a wide variety of physical, biological and chemical sensors to provide scientists with the capability to monitor the oceans in ways not possible with conventional research ships; for example, applications under sea ice are able to be conducted by the autosub.
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Steve Baum (Lead Author);C Michael Hogan (Topic Editor) "Autosub". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth March 29, 2010; Last revised Date June 24, 2012; Retrieved May 24, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Autosub>
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The autosub is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), i.e. a robotic vehicle designed to carry a varying scientific payload which is changed to suit each mission. Autosub is a long range, deep diving underwater vehicle that can carry a wide variety of physical, biological and chemical sensors to provide scientists with the capability to monitor the oceans in ways not possible with conventional research ships; for example, applications under sea ice are able to be conducted by the autosub.
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