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Small USVs for Maritime Sanctuary Security

Small USVs for Maritime Sanctuary Security. Anthony Mulligan Hydronalix, Inc. Marine Sanctuary Protection Technologies and Techniques Panel Maritime Alliance Summit San Diego, CA November 7-8, 2013. SMALL USV Platforms. COMPANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. Marine Based Hyperspectral Imagery.

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Small USVs for Maritime Sanctuary Security

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  1. Small USVs for Maritime Sanctuary Security Anthony Mulligan Hydronalix, Inc. Marine Sanctuary Protection Technologies and Techniques Panel Maritime Alliance Summit San Diego, CA November 7-8, 2013

  2. SMALL USV Platforms COMPANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

  3. 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 Title accordingly with date

  4. High Definition Imagery Sea Lions Alaska, Courtesy of Nancy Heise • 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 Title accordingly with date

  5. 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 Whatever

  6. Potential Near Term Missions • Anti-poaching • Marine Mammal Security • Water Quality Sampling with GPS Stamp • Jelly Fish Control

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