Undersea Frontier·15h agoWhat is Pressure Compensation?As equipment is deployed to greater depths, the pressure increases. All enclosures, connectors, cable assemblies and moving parts will need…
Undersea Frontier·1d agoHow Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Detect and Avoid ObstaclesAn autonomous underwater vehicle needs to understand what lies ahead to move safely through the water. A rock formation, submerged cable…
Anderson smith·1d agoWhat It Takes to Build a Career in Composite ManufacturingA finished composite part can look simple, but getting it just right takes care and expertise.
Undersea Frontier·4d agoWhy Good Underwater Survey Data Starts Before an AUV Enters the WaterI find it interesting that an autonomous underwater vehicle can spend hours collecting data, yet the mission’s success may come down to…
Anderson smith·4d agoWhat Happens to an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle During Extended Submerged Operations?I find it fascinating that an autonomous underwater vehicle can disappear beneath the surface and spend hours, sometimes much longer…
Undersea Frontier·6d agoWhy Vibration Control Matters in Autonomous Underwater VehiclesI grew up thinking that when a machine runs smoothly, it is doing its job. You turn it on, it works, and you rarely think about what is…
K. Porter·Nov 2What Does a Composite Tooling Engineer Do in Advanced Manufacturing?Composite components often require tooling systems to help ensure accurate production of the final product.A response icon1A response icon1
Undersea Frontier·Nov 2How Hydrodynamic Drag Affects the Energy Requirements of Autonomous Underwater VehiclesAutonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have advanced systems, such as sensors, navigation systems and mission systems. However, an important…
Undersea Frontier·Oct 29Why Underwater Vehicle Stability Depends on More Than BuoyancyBuoyancy determines whether an underwater vehicle tends to rise or sink, but it is not the only factor that determines whether it will…
Anderson smith·Oct 29Why Manufacturing Tolerances Matter in Complex Underwater SystemsA component can pass a visual check and still cause problems during assembly. A mounting hole may be slightly misplaced. Two surfaces may…
