Fetch sets new standards and ease of use for AUV technology.

Fetch missions are planned, executed, and monitored using LabVIEW programs and e-chart software.

Mission planning consists of two easy steps:

1. Draw your route on an e-chart in 2 dimensions.

2. Fill in the AUV behavior on legs and waypoints (the 3rd dimension) using a spreadsheet.

Missions that you want to reuse can be translated and rotated to new locations.

Mission execution consists of loading the mission file into Fetch and launching it. The pattern drawn on the e-chart will then be executed. Before and after planned missions, you can also send new missions to Fetch over the radio port. Also, Fetch can execute autonomous circle swims, straight legs, and square patterns on the spur of the moment, at your remote command.

The AUV can be driven away from your launch point under operator control.

Missions can be unattended or supervised. If supervised, e-chart tracking and telemetry from Fetch when it surfaces allows you to keep track of your AUV asset.

Mission data can be downloaded without opening the hull via an Ethernet or wireless port. Battery charging also does not require opening the Fetch hull.

 
US Patent 5,995,882 (pdf)  
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