Graduate Research School Available Projects Development and use of an ROV to map spatial changes in oceanographic parameters

Development and use of an ROV to map spatial changes in oceanographic parameters

Title of Project

Development and use of an ROV to map spatial changes in oceanographic parameters

Advisor/s

Dr James Whinney

College or Research Centre

College of Science & Engineering

Summary of Project

Fit out a commercial ROV with water quality sensors.
The goal is to equip a commercial Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) with water quality sensors. The scope of the project will vary based on the length of the graduate program and the background of the student. The sensors that could be included are turbidity, temperature, light, salinity, pressure, GPS, gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer. Once the ROV is fully equipped, its purpose will be to collect and map water quality data. The collected data can then be analysed to study the impact of oceanographic conditions, such as waves, current, and topography, on water quality.

Key Words

oceanography; physics, underwater robotics; sensing; water quality

Would suit an applicant who

Marine science, physics or engineering students

Updated: 12 Jul 2023