Autonomous underwater vehicle
US11214343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G2008/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for sensing at a seabed is provided. The AUV is configured to be grounded in a stationary condition on the seabed. The AUV comprises a body (100), a sensing module configured to acquire data when the vehicle is grounded on the seabed, and a multiplane wing configuration (200) extending from the body. The multiplane wing may be a box wing.
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