Monitoring of aquatic ecosystems has been historically accomplished by intensive
campaigns of direct measurements (by probes and other boat instruments) and indirect …

Autonomous ships represent an emerging paradigm within the maritime sector, poised to
bring multiple advantages. Although numerous prototypes have been developed, the …

This paper describes the implementation of a hydrogen-based system for an autonomous
surface vehicle in an effort to reduce environmental impact and increase driving range. In a …

It is essential to publish and make available environmental data gathered by emerging
robotic platforms to contribute to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), supported by …

In this paper, we present the design, development and a practical use of an Autonomous
Surface Vehicle (ASV) as a modular and flexible platform for a large variety of marine tasks …

In this paper, the state-of-the-art concerning new methodologies for surveying in coastal
areas in order to obtain an efficient quantification of submerged and emerged environments …

Environmental monitoring and protection of our oceans has become an absolute priority
recognized as well by the United Nations and its UN Ocean Decade. Marine robotic systems …

Extensive research on zero-emissions autonomous surface vehicles has been recently
carried out, aiming at increasing autonomy. Due to their small size, unmanned vehicles …

Autonomous surface vehicles are becoming consolidated robotic tools for marine, coastal
and inland surveys. Autonomous surface vehicles are usually equipped with electronic …

Autonomous surface vehicles (ASV) allow the investigation of coastal areas, ports, and
harbors as well as harsh and dangerous environments such as the arctic regions. In the past …