AUV for Search & Rescue at sea - an innovative approach

Abstract

Global demand for air travel has increased significantly by the emerging economics. However, the Flight accident is major threat to human life. On many occasions the accident happened when aircraft fly over the ocean, because 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean. This paper describes a proposal to develop full automated underwater vehicle system for Search and Rescue (SAR) application within the golden window of 72 hours. This is supported by automated surface vehicles coordinated from Mission Control Centre, AUV Master& Slave model and computerized algorithm for SAR using mathematical modeling approach to reduce time. This concept can serve as a valuable emergency life-saving technology to save more lives while racing against time in offshore and near shore SAR operations.