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Flying underwater imager with multi-mode operation for locating and approaching underwater objects for imaging

A technology of flight mode and object, applied in the fields of underwater operation equipment, underwater ships, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of stagnant deployment and incomplete investigation, and achieve the effect of saving time.

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-03-15
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[0020] The present invention provides apparatus and associated methods, non-transitory source code for a flying underwater imager with multi-mode operation for locating and approaching underwater objects for imaging.

[0021] Figure 2A is a schematic diagram illustrating the flying underwater imager 210 in a tow mode for target identification, according to one embodiment. Underwater imaging environment 200 includes tugboat 201 , flying underwater imager 210 and underwater object 202 . Other variations are possible, such as multiple flying underwater flying imagers, multiple underwater objects, and alternative underwater terrains. In contrast, Figure 2B Illustrates the free-flight mode used to approach and image selected underwater objects.

[0022] exist Figure 2A In the towing mode of , the tugboat 201 tows the flying underwater imager 210 at a certain speed. The underwater object 202 is sonar imaged as displayed 230A on a display device on a computer located on the d...

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A flying underwater imager device operates in two modes, a tow mode and a free fly mode. In the tow mode for locating underwater objects, the imager device opens foldable wings for remaining depressedbelow the surface when the wings generate a negative buoyancy. Otherwise, neutral buoyancy characteristics bring the imager device back to surface. In the free fly mode for approaching and imaging underwater objects, the imager device closes the foldable wings and uses thrusters for moving into position to image the underwater objects.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to underwater devices and, more particularly, to flying underwater imagers with multi-mode operation for locating and approaching underwater objects for imaging. [0002] Cross References to Related Applications [0003] This application claims the U.S. application titled "REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE WITH SWITCHABLEDEPRESSED TOW AND FREE FLY MODES" filed by Li Fang on August 9, 2016 in accordance with the Patent Law Priority Interest No. 62 / 372,619, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0004] The survey vessel deploys underwater equipment to investigate underwater objects. For example, FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram illustrating a scanning sonar transducer (or tow fish) 110A being towed by a tugboat 101 according to conventional techniques. The sonar transducer 110A identifies objects of interest using long-range techniques such as echolocation. The w...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B63G8/42
CPCB63B21/66B63C11/52B63G8/001B63G8/18B63G8/38B63G8/39B63G8/42B63G2008/007
Inventor 方励
Owner 方励