The 2010-2011 WPI AUV MQP continued the work of previous project groups in optimization of AUV systems and control algorithms. This project also focused on upgrading the onboard control electronics, as well as the implementation and integration of an acoustic modem for tether-less underwater communication. An external ballast holder was designed, constructed and installed to increase diving performance and reliability of the AUV. A focus late in the project was underwater communication and networking.

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Creator

• Baker, Joseph Simeon
• Frumento, Christopher M
• North, Taylor Alden
• Grzyb, Jacob

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031411-001423

Advisor

• Michalson, William R.
• Hussein, Islam

Year

• 2011

Date created

• 2011-03-14

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright