用于浅水环境大型藻类监测的新型海底着陆器

作者：João Pedro Santana,Nuno Mathias,Richelle Hoveling,Hugo Alves,Tiago Morais

摘要：The colonization of underwater environments by exotic seaweeds is causing major ecological problems around the world.This project,referred to AMALIA,aims to transform this current ocean threat into an opportunity by adding value to the macroalgae present off the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.To do so and to observe the presence of seaweeds in situ,an ocean modular submersible platform was developed.This platform was designed to be capable of detecting and surveying surges of invasive seaweeds while withstanding sea conditions.Conceptual designs followed by a screening process were performed,taking into consideration criteria such as operational range and modularity.An open-frame lander was considered and further developed using buckling criteria.In parallel,a state-of-the-art monitoring system was created using spectral imaging,allowing for the future creation of a macroalgae identification system.In addition,sensorial systems for characterizing growth conditions were introduced.Laboratory trials were executed to assess the capability of the system,and sea trials are currently being performed.Numerical simulations and laboratory trials indicate that the structure is fully capable of being deployed for shallow-water environments with a state-of-the-art invasive seaweed monitoring system while maintaining a high degree of modularity.

发文机构：INEGI-Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Quest Innovations BV

关键词：BenthiclandersOceansurveillanceEnvironmentalprotectionOceantechnologyMarineinstrumentationBenthic landersOcean surveillanceEnvironmental protectionOcean technologyMarine instrumentation

分类号： P73[天文地球—海洋科学]