September 14, 2011
JAMSTEC
JAMSTEC is pleased to invite the public to submit names for the new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), which is currently being developed and constructed at JAMSTEC. The naming contest is designed to enhance public understanding of the development of the new AUV and its importance in facilitating underwater research and exploration.
Submission guidelines:
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The AUV is an unmanned autonomous underwater vehicle. Construction is taking place and scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2012. (Please refer to Appendix for specification) |
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All submissions should be sent between Thursday, September 15th and Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, via the following link. http://www.jamstec.go.jp/j/jamstec_news/auv_naming/ *Other forms of submission will be ignored.
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3. | From October 1st, all entries will be made available online for public voting. A selection committee, consisting of JAMSTEC staff and experts from research areas, will decide on the winning name, taking the public vote into consideration. |
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Eligible entries
*Submissions from overseas may not be included in the draw.
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The name's author Among the winners, one winner will be chosen as the author of the name. With the author's consent, his or her name may be referred to in the future promotion of the AUV. |
New Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Image of the outward appearance of the new AUV
(The actual colors may differ from this image)
Specifications
Maximum depth capability | 3,000 meters |
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Speed | Cruising speed: 2 to 3 knots (about the average human walking speed) |
Length | 5 meters (about the size of a white whale) |
Operation | Autonomous or acoustic control (wireless, remotely operated from the support ship) |
Science operations |
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Image of the survey by the new AUV