An exploration AUV for long-distance-missions.

The shape is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Europa-Explorer-Project:  a pilot survey for future missions to Jupiter's moon Europa. It focuses on the aspect of navigation of robotic systems on and especially under the ice-shield of Europa. Below the surface an ocean comprised of liquid water is expected. After penetration of the ice-shield an exploration can be conducted. 

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The shape is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the&nbsp;<a href="https://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/en/research/projects/eurex.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Europa-Explorer-Project</a>: &nbsp;a pilot survey for future missions to Jupiter's moon Europa. It focuses on the aspect of navigation of robotic systems on and especially under the ice-shield of Europa. Below the surface an ocean comprised of liquid water is expected. After penetration of the ice-shield an exploration can be conducted.&nbsp;The AUV has a very small diameter (in order to fit into an ice drill) as well as a hydro dynamically optimized outer hull (in order to reduce energy consumption and enable long-range missions).The vehicle is equipped with a large number of different navigation sensors since localization quality and availability are of key importance – in the Europa-Explorer-scenario the vehicle has to return to its starting position (ice drill) even after having conducted long-distance missions.Besides operating fully-autonomously, the AUV can be operated in hybrid-ROV-mode by connecting either a fiber or copper data cable.

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Diameter	22
Length	3.5
Power supply	1.75
Speed	3
Actuation/ Engine	1 Main thruster (pan-tiltable)
	2 lateral thrusters, each 600W.