Fiscal Year	2008
Division	Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department	Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Investigator(s)	Horner, Douglas P.
Sponsor	Office of Naval Research (Navy)
Summary	Funds are provided for Mr. Horner to collaborate with Stilwell (Virginia Tech) to develop the capability for an unmanned surface vessel to operate quickly and autonomously in unknown riverine environments. PIs will develop autonomous navigation algorithms and technologies to identify obstacles, both moving and nonmoving, and then optimally plan and replan course in real-time. Developments will lead to a field demonstration at the end of year 1. Funds are to exercise options to purchase additional equipment to support field exercises.
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