Abstract
Autonomous waterborne vehicles are complex technical systems, which operate in a harsh environment. This article sensitizes to the special challenges and requirements and gives an approach for further considerations. Additionally, some automation components, especially developed for this kind of application and first practical experiences are presented.
Zusammenfassung
Autonome Wasserfahrzeuge sind komplexe technische Systeme, die in einer sehr anspruchsvollen Umgebung operieren. Dieser Artikel soll zum einen für die besonderen Herausforderungen und Anforderungen sensibilisieren und einen Ansatz für eine tiefergehende Betrachtung geben. Zum anderen sollen speziell für diese Anwendung entwickelte Automatisierungs-Komponenten und damit gemachte Erfahrungen vorgestellt werden.
About the authors
Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Ritz is a researcher at the Department of Design and Operation of Maritime Systems, Berlin University of Technology. His research focuses on the design of unconventional ships with emphasis to small unmanned waterborne vehicles.
Berlin University of Technology, Department of Design and Operation of Maritime Systems, Salzufer 17–19; Sekr. SG 6; 10587 Berlin, Tel: +49 (0)30/314-79860
Dr.-Ing. Carl Thiede studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Berlin till 2009 with focus on Precision micro technology and robotics. He receive a doctor's degree on pressure neutral sensors and actuators for continuous use in deep-sea vehicles. 2010 employment at the ENITECH GmbH as a development engineer in the field of marine technology. Since 2013 CEO at ENITECH GmbH.
ENITECH Energietechnik-Elektronik GmbH, Hansestraße 21, 18182 Bentwisch, Tel: +49(0)381/6302-100; Fax: +49(0)381/6302-111
Dipl.-Ing. Florin Boeck is a researcher at the Department of Design and Operation of Maritime Systems, Berlin University of Technology. His research focuses on the design of unconventional ships with emphasis to small unmanned waterborne vehicles.
Berlin University of Technology, Department of Design and Operation of Maritime Systems, Salzufer 17–19; Sekr. SG 6; 10587 Berlin, Tel: +49 (0)30/314-79860
Dipl. Ing. Matthias Golz is a researcher at the Department of Design and Operation of Maritime Systems, Berlin University of Technology. His research focuses on the design of unconventional ships with emphasis to small unmanned waterborne vehicles.
Berlin University of Technology, Department of Design and Operation of Maritime Systems, Salzufer 17–19; Sekr. SG 6; 10587 Berlin, Tel: +49 (0)30/314-79860
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerd Holbach is since 2006 head of the department Design and Operation of Maritime Systems at the Berlin Technical University. Current research topics are maritime/ship economy, maritime logistic, deep-sea exploration, offshore wind and ship acoustics. He worked from 1995 until 2006 at different leading positions at the field of design and engineering at the Flensburger Schiffbaugesellschaft. 1889 he graduated in ship and maritime technology and received the Ph.D. in the same area from the Berlin Technical University in 1994.
Berlin University of Technology, Department of Design and Operation of Maritime Systems, Salzufer 17–19; Sekr. SG 6; 10587 Berlin
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