SLOCUM: an underwater glider propelled by environmental energy

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SLOCUM is a small gliding AUV of 40 000-km operational range which harvests its propulsive energy from the heat flow between the vehicle engine and the thermal gradient of the temperate and tropical ocean. The design of both the glider and the thermal engine are discussed including the design genesis and approach, field trial results, concept strength, and limitations and potential use.

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Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems Water Quality Monitoring Technologies Aerospace Engineering and Energy Systems

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Published in: IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering

Volume 26, Issue 4, pp. 447-452

DOI: 10.1109/48.972077

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SLOCUM: an underwater glider propelled by environmental energy

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