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Liquid Robotic's Wave Glider
Liquid Robotics' patented Wave Glider technology (U.S. patent 7,371,136) is designed to provide a new costeffective and efficient platform to observe and report on ocean activities. Wave Glider technology has been in development since 2005, with product development begun in 2007 and Beta testing presently proceeding. The Wave Glider is a configurable platform designed to support a wide variety of sensor payloads. It can keep station or travel from point to point. Data is transmitted to shore via satellite, and the continuous surface presence means data can be delivered as it is collected. Customers can install their own payloads, or Liquid Robotics can integrate them. Payload power is provided by two solar panels, lithium ion batteries and our charge optimization system. Also included with the Wave Glider is a core navigation, communication and control module. A unique two-part architecture and wing system directly converts wave motion into thrust. Solar panels provide electricity for sensor payloads. By continuously harvesting energy from the environment, Wave Gliders are designed to travel long distances, hold station, and patrol vast areas without ever needing to refuel. This means Wave Gliders are designed to travel to a distant area, collect data, and return for maintenance without ever requiring a ship to leave port. Practical applications include:
(Source: U.S. patent 7,371,136)
· Government/Military - National Defense, Anti-terrorism, Anti-smuggling, Port and Harbor Security, Transportion Safety, Energy and Transportation · Scientific/Environmental - Climate Science, Oceanography, Meteorology, Water Quality Monitoring, Tsunami Warning, Resource and Bathymetric Survey, Sanctuary Management, Protected Area Security and Patrol, Climate · Science (CO2 Flux), Marine Mammal Monitoring · Industrial - Fisheries Management, Aquaculture, Natural Resources Discovery Under development for more than three years, the Wave Glider has completed tens of thousands of miles of operation and has demonstrated mission durations in excess of 140 days, with a design goal of one year. 86 watts of solar panels and over 600 watt-hours of on-board batteries provide over 5 watts continuous available hotel power (dependent on season and location).
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28 MTR
June 2009
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