Development of a small and modular UROV for environmental surveying

-Basic study of characteristics of a wing for an underwater glider-

Abstract

In this study, we are developing an underwater robot for surveying radioactive materials in lakes. However, the surveying range is limited by the large weight of robot as well as the capacity of the battery. To expand the range of surveying, the application of underwater glider to the robot is assumed to be effective. This paper describes the basic characteristic examination of the wing through experimentation and simulation as well as the establishment of a position measurement method for an object moving under water.