Next Generation Power System
Prototype of a small, high-efficiency Three-less (HETL) fuel cell
- Technology for a new type of fuel-cell battery has been developed to allow long-range navigation in the deep sea without a fuel supply.
- In 2010, prototype tests were run on a small, high-efficiency Three-less (HETL) fuel cell.
Underwater Acoustic Communication System
- An underwater acoustic communication system has been developed to actualize transmitting picture signals and control signals between a vehicle and it’s support vessel.
- In 2010, test of long-range transmission using Time Reversal Acoustic communication and short-range high-capacity transmission at sea were conducted.
- Publications
Long range-transmission using Time Reversal Acoustic communication
Detailed Investigation Systems
GOSEIKAIKO sonar installed in URASHIMA
- Acoustic sonar systems to survey topography and geology of the ocean floor have been developed.
- In 2010, the Goseikaiko sonar system was installed on the URASHIMA, and performance improvement tests were conducted in the sea.
Control System
Multi-CPU Control System
- This control system is composed of multiple CPUs, and the system load can be distributed because each one is used separately according to the functions of the underwater vehicle.
- In 2010, this control system was installed on the MR-X1, and sea trials were conducted to verify its utility.
High-performance Navigation System
Prototype of compact-size inertial navigation system
- An inertial navigation system has been developed to allow autonomous navigation in the sea, where GPS doesn’t work.
- In 2010, performance tests of compact-size inertial navigation system were conducted in the sea.
