Conceitos básicos de veículos subaquáticos não tripulados e desafios de implementação na região amazônica

Abstract

Much of what lies beneath the surface of rivers and oceans remains unexplored. For this reason, the use of unmanned underwater exploration technologies is becoming increasingly relevant in several areas of engineering, including Naval and Ocean Engineering. Through controlled devices, it is possible to explore previously unknown regions as well as carry out increasingly complex industrial and research activities. The need to use these technologies for underwater exploration in the Amazon region is also relevant; however, so far, there are no academic studies in the north region of Brazil that collect information for the understanding of existing technologies and their basic operating principles. Therefore, the present work aims to compile basic information related to existing unmanned underwater devices, considering topics related to Naval and Ocean Engineering. These include the types of existing devices, relevant propulsive aspects, typical mathematical modeling of their dynamics, and general concepts of stability. Finally, the existing limitations and opportunities to use unmanned underwater vehicles in the rivers of the Amazon region are discussed. It is expected that the present work will serve as a basis for studies related to the possible implementation of unmanned underwater vehicles in this region.