Integration of an Acoustic Modem onto a Wave Glider Unmanned Surface Vehicle

This thesis examines the possibility of integrating an acoustic modem onto a Wave Glider with the goal of providing a bidirectional communications gateway for submerged sensors, platforms, and networks. The Wave Glider unmanned surface vehicle continuously harvests energy from the environment and is...

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Main Author:	Beach, Joseph N.
Other Authors:	Rice, Joseph A.
Published:	Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7308

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spelling	ndltd-nps.edu-oai-calhoun.nps.edu-10945-73082014-11-27T16:06:53Z Integration of an Acoustic Modem onto a Wave Glider Unmanned Surface Vehicle Beach, Joseph N. Rice, Joseph A. Applied Physics This thesis examines the possibility of integrating an acoustic modem onto a Wave Glider with the goal of providing a bidirectional communications gateway for submerged sensors, platforms, and networks. The Wave Glider unmanned surface vehicle continuously harvests energy from the environment and is able to hold station without needing to refuel. A unique two-body architecture and wing system directly converts wave motion into thrust, and solar panels provide electricity for sensor payloads. Data messages are transmitted to shore via satellite, and the continuous surface presence means that data can be delivered in real time as it is collected. The objective of this thesis is to identify the best location for an acoustic modem on the Wave Glider, considering the factors of hydrodynamic drag on the vehicle and acoustic performance of the modem. 2012-07-30T23:15:42Z 2012-07-30T23:15:42Z 2012-06 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7308 Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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description	This thesis examines the possibility of integrating an acoustic modem onto a Wave Glider with the goal of providing a bidirectional communications gateway for submerged sensors, platforms, and networks. The Wave Glider unmanned surface vehicle continuously harvests energy from the environment and is able to hold station without needing to refuel. A unique two-body architecture and wing system directly converts wave motion into thrust, and solar panels provide electricity for sensor payloads. Data messages are transmitted to shore via satellite, and the continuous surface presence means that data can be delivered in real time as it is collected. The objective of this thesis is to identify the best location for an acoustic modem on the Wave Glider, considering the factors of hydrodynamic drag on the vehicle and acoustic performance of the modem.
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title	Integration of an Acoustic Modem onto a Wave Glider Unmanned Surface Vehicle
title_short	Integration of an Acoustic Modem onto a Wave Glider Unmanned Surface Vehicle
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Integration of an Acoustic Modem onto a Wave Glider Unmanned Surface Vehicle

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