Group 2 (2009)

Student Members:
Stephen A. Briganti*
Charles J. Bienia
David M. Bombardier
Christopher D. Laliberte
Jeffrey D. Richard

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Steven C. Nardone

Project Title:
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Control: Extended Iver 2

Project Description:
The extended body Iver 2 AUV has unique physical components that alter the baseline vehicle dynamics. The dynamics are not well characterized, resulting in operational risks in environments constrained by depth, shorelines, or other obstacles. The objectives of this project are to evaluate the dynamics of the extended body Iver 2 and provide a solution for superior vehicle control during mission execution. Specific dynamic parameters to be addressed are roll, pitch, and speed. The evaluation should be a quantified description of vehicle characteristics in both an unperturbed state and in a response state.

Customer:
Mr. Michael Incze, Naval Underwater Warfare Center (NUWC)