Abstract
In general, the underwater observation of facilities in offshore areas like offshore structure and dam is conducted by human operation. However, the observation by human has some difficulties such as high cost, safety of workers in severe environmental conditions. Therefore there is a growing need for unmanned underwater observation vehicles. In this research the authors developed a high-mobility unmanned underwater observation vehicle for sea exploration. Because the developed vehicle is designed small-scale and lightweight, the vehicle is easy to carry around. The super-luminosity LEDs mounted in vehicle are much brighter than a halogen lamp, and assist in taking distinct images.
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2015. International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
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