Application of Autonomous Underwater Robotics in Ocean Observation
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 February 2025 | Viewed by 219
Special Issue Editor
Interests: remote sensing; seagrass; underwater photogrammetry; machine learning; deep learning; artificial intelligence; object image analysis; uav; ASVs
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Dear Colleagues,
Ocean observation is critical to understanding and addressing global environmental challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and the sustainable management of marine resources. In this context, autonomous underwater and surface vehicles are emerging as essential tools for exploration, monitoring, and data collection in difficult-to-access marine environments. This Special Issue explores the latest autonomous underwater and surface vehicle applications in oceanographic research, highlighting innovative technologies, methodologies, and operational challenges. Contributions cover various topics, including vehicle design and optimization, advanced techniques and sensors, autonomous navigation strategies, artificial intelligence integration for habitat mapping and data processing, and mapping of wrecks and marine infrastructure 'cables and pipelines'. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the field, promoting dialogue among researchers, engineers, and professionals to accelerate the development and implementation of robotic solutions that can improve our understanding of marine ecosystems and contribute to their protection.
Original Research Articles: Studies presenting new technologies, methodologies, or applications in using autonomous vehicles for ocean observation. These may include new vehicle designs, navigation algorithms, advanced sensors, and artificial intelligence for data processing.
Review Articles: Critical analyses of existing literature summarizing the current state of research in the field, identifying trends, challenges, and emerging areas for future investigation and application.
Methodological Articles: Detailed descriptions of new methodologies or experimental approaches for using autonomous vehicles in marine environments, including data collection and analysis protocols.
Case Studies: Practical examples of autonomous vehicle applications in field research projects, describing experiences, challenges, and lessons learned.
Industrial Applications Articles: Studies exploring using autonomous vehicles by industry for commercial or environmental purposes, such as inspecting underwater infrastructure, wrecks, cables, and pipelines, marine resource management, or environmental disaster mitigation.
Commentaries or Technical Notes: Short articles discussing new ideas, concepts, or technical developments relevant to the scientific and engineering community in ocean observation using robotic vehicles.
Future Perspectives or Vision Articles: Articles exploring the future potential of autonomous robotic technologies for observing marine environments, discussing current challenges and possible developments in the coming years.
Dr. Francesco Rende
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- marine robotics
- autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
- remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)
- autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs)
- marine habitat mapping
- underwater sensor technologies
- oceanographic data collection
- autonomous navigation
- artificial intelligence in ocean observation
- marine ecosystem assessment and monitoring
- robotic exploration of marine environments
- sustainable marine resource management and protection
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