Wave Glider Liquid Robotics

1 wave glider

1.1 architecture
1.2 next generation wave glider
1.3 software: regulus , wave glider management system (wgms)

wave glider
architecture

the wave glider composed of 2 parts: ‘’float’’, size , shape of large surfboard, travels on surface of ocean; ‘’sub’’ or wing rack hangs below on umbilical tether 13–26 feet (4–8 meters) long , equipped rudder steering , thruster additional thrust during extreme conditions (doldrums or high currents). wave glider leverages difference in motion between ocean surface , calmer water below create forward propulsion. no fuel required operation enables stay @ sea long durations.

next generation wave glider

on september 7, 2017, liquid robotics announced next generation wave glider advancements platform’s operational range, , performance missions in high sea states (sea state 6 , greater) , high latitudes. changes include advancements expanded sensor payloads , increased energy , storage capacity required long duration maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring , observation missions.

solar panels recharge batteries supply power onboard sensor payloads, communications, computing, , enables thruster propulsion system provides additional navigational thrust challenging ocean conditions (doldrums through high seas). vehicle can programmed autonomous operation, or can piloted remotely. communication provided via satellite, bgan, cellular or wi-fi links piloting , data transmission.

software: regulus , wave glider management system (wgms)

the wave glider software built on open standards , composed of 2 parts:

regulus, on-board operating environment built on linux , java , used on-board command , control of wave glider functions including sensors.
wgms web-based console mission management supports mission planning, piloting , data management.




^ liquid robotics shows wave glider . la times. 
^ firth, jake (8 september 2017). seaworthy robot vessel high latitude work . maritimejournal.com. retrieved 13 october 2017. 
^ takahashi, dean (8 april 2013). liquid robotics launches new generation of wave glider ocean robots .