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Long autonomy unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) for quick release of ocean mini-drifters
2020
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
In this work we present an Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) designed from off-the-shelf components to release ocean mini-drifters. Its endurance (~ 1 h), payload (~5 kg), offshore range (30 km), capability of operating into wind conditions of ~10 knots, high precision autopilot (2-3 m), flying altitude of ~500 m above sea level, along with its relatively low cost (< 5,000 USD) enables quick and relatively easy oceanographic applications beyond 10 km offshore. We report here the very first
doi:10.1175/jtech-d-19-0178.1
fatcat:mtyyyhu2qjgmxg4byviuknxeh4