用于淺水環境大型藻類監測的新型海底著陸器

作者：Jo?o Pedro Santana,Nuno Mathias,Richelle Hoveling,Hugo Alves,Tiago Morais

摘要：The colonization of underwater environments by exotic seaweeds is causing major ecological problems around the world.This project,referred to AMALIA,aims to transform this current ocean threat into an opportunity by adding value to the macroalgae present off the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.To do so and to observe the presence of seaweeds in situ,an ocean modular submersible platform was developed.This platform was designed to be capable of detecting and surveying surges of invasive seaweeds while withstanding sea conditions.Conceptual designs followed by a screening process were performed,taking into consideration criteria such as operational range and modularity.An open-frame lander was considered and further developed using buckling criteria.In parallel,a state-of-the-art monitoring system was created using spectral imaging,allowing for the future creation of a macroalgae identification system.In addition,sensorial systems for characterizing growth conditions were introduced.Laboratory trials were executed to assess the capability of the system,and sea trials are currently being performed.Numerical simulations and laboratory trials indicate that the structure is fully capable of being deployed for shallow-water environments with a state-of-the-art invasive seaweed monitoring system while maintaining a high degree of modularity.

發文機構：INEGI-Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Quest Innovations BV

關鍵詞：BenthiclandersOceansurveillanceEnvironmentalprotectionOceantechnologyMarineinstrumentationBenthic landersOcean surveillanceEnvironmental protectionOcean technologyMarine instrumentation

分類號： P73[天文地球—海洋科學]