Unmanned Surface Vehicle for Managing Parallel Cruising of a Multiple AUVs

We developed operation system for a multiple AUV operation using a ASV. The operation system has functions that the operator at remote location monitors the AUVs during cruising and it safety navigates according to instructs from the operator. In sea trials using the operation system, the two AUV succeed navigating about 4.7 km in parallel, and measured the seafloor using equipped. the operator on the barge constantly monitored navigation data of the AUVs through the ASV.

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