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Small USVs for Maritime Sanctuary Security
Anthony MulliganHydronalix, Inc.
Marine Sanctuary Protection Technologies and Techniques Panel
Maritime Alliance SummitSan Diego, CA
November 7-8, 2013
SMALL USV Platforms
COMPANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Marine Based Hyperspectral Imagery
HSI is a sensitive tool to monitor marine health Reflected light detects early onset of problems
Characterize coral species Early onset of coral bleaching Sea grass characterization Health of sea grasses & other growths
Autonomous mapping for areas of interest Non-invasive technique USV eliminates air-sea interface reflections Close proximity data capture
High resolution Good water penetration 256 spectral channels
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High Definition Imagery
HD cameras readily available Low resolution video real time
Observe coastal mammals Video link to operator Select when to capture HD Store HD frames on-board View HD images post mission
Stealthy and unobtrusive Ideal for sanctuaries and protected Ideal for shallow/dangerous water Observe in natural surroundings
Animal identification Access into/around caves Eliminates danger to operator Observe tagged animals
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Sea Lions Alaska, Courtesy of Nancy Heise
Electro-Magnetic Mapping of Conductors EM61 – standard ordnance mapping sensor Carried by catamaran configuration
1m by 0.5m sensor Carried at or below waterline Differential GPS (cm location resolution) Active detection to approximately 9’ Maps conductivity Resolution to 1” in shallow water
Autonomously surveys region of interest Shallow littorals Georectifies Maps conductivity
Surfer 10 Depth information Day/night operation 8 hour duration
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Potential Near Term Missions
• Anti-poaching• Marine Mammal Security• Water Quality Sampling with GPS Stamp• Jelly Fish Control