Aquatic Robotics

Univ of Delaware AUV Searches the Black Sea

Posted 16 Aug 2007 at 17:05 UTC by Rog-a-matic Share This

University of Delaware marine scientists will use the 83-inch-long, 240-pound DOERRI (Delaware Oceanographic and Environmental Research Remote Instrument) to map the floor of the Black Sea off Sevastopol, Ukraine, on missions up to 14 hours long and depths up to 200 meters (656 ft). The goal is to learn more about hidden geological features, ancient trade routes, and its maritime history. Maybe even a shipwreck or two. On-board sensors measure salinity, temperature, and oxygen levels, while two types of sonar systems map the sea floor. Redundant processors are also employed to ensure the craft's safe return.

Robot of the Day

QuickSilver

Built by
Scott Evans

Recent blogs

12 Feb 2012 AI4U (Observer)
10 Feb 2012 mwaibel (Master)
6 Feb 2012 Flanneltron (Journeyer)
6 Feb 2012 Mubot (Master)
29 Jan 2012 robotsrawsome (Observer)
9 Jan 2012 The Swirling Brain (Master)
9 Jan 2012 steve (Master)
4 Jan 2012 evilrobots (Observer)
21 Dec 2011 spirit (Journeyer)
22 Nov 2011 robotvibes (Master)
16 Nov 2011 JLaplace (Observer)
8 Nov 2011 wesley.zilva (Observer)
31 Oct 2011 jmhenry (Journeyer)
16 Oct 2011 milk3dfx (Observer)
14 Oct 2011 Christophe Menant (Master)
20 Sep 2011 jcoat (Observer)
17 Sep 2011 githinkgp (Observer)
8 Aug 2011 Pi Robot (Master)

Newest Robots

7 Aug 2009 Titan EOD
13 May 2009 Spacechair
6 Feb 2009 K-bot
9 Jan 2009 3 in 1 Bot
15 Dec 2008 UMEEBOT
10 Nov 2008 Robot
10 Nov 2008 SAMM
24 Oct 2008 Romulus
30 Sep 2008 CD-Bot
26 Sep 2008 Little Johnny

User Cert Key

Observer
Apprentice
Journeyer
Master
X
Share this page