This manual is used in conjun ction with the slocum glider maintenance manual. It employs variable buoyancy in a similar way to a profiling float, but unlike a float, which can move only up and down, an underwater glider is fitted with hydrofoils underwater wings that allow it to glide forward. Section 1introduction provides a general description of the slocum g3 glider and an overview of its architecture and components. A slocum glider uses gravity to descend and buoyancy to rise. Newsteledyne webb research delivers slocum glider to the university of california, davis newsteledyne webb researchs apex deep reaches 6,000 meters newsten new roles signal further growth for teledyne marine amidst growing market optimism. Recent developments in the field of the autonomous underwater vehicles allow the wide usage of these platforms as part of scientific experiments, monitoring campaigns and more. Unaccounted transient or permanent changes in sensor performances can compromise the overall quality of datasets obtained with a glider. The slocum glider uses hydraulic buoyancy change to alter the vehicle density in relation to the surrounding water thereby causing the vehicle to either float or sink. Slocum glider data file primer kerfootspt wiki github. As set by the mission, the glider periodically surfaces to communicate data and instructions and to obtain a gps fix for location.
Additionally, this manual consolidates environmental. Teledyne slocum g2 operator training manual pdf download. Slocum 200m electric glider manual rutgers university. Figure 2 a slocum glider travels in sawtooth pattern. Laboratory evaluation and control of slocum glider ct. The vehicles are often equipped with sensors measuring temperature, conductivity, chlorophyll a fluorescence chl a, colored dissolved organic matter cdom fluorescence, phycoerithrin pe fluorescence. The slocum electric glider developed by teledyne webb research jones and webb, 2007. Dec 17, 2016 the slocum glider is shaped liked a torpedo with wings, except that it does not carry high explosives, is considerably smaller than a torpedo and, notably has no propeller. Teledyne webb research conducts regular training sessions several times a year. The slocum glider mission was enabled by the cooperative research initiative between the ocean university of china and the woods hole oceanographic institution whoi as part of the osnapoverturning in the subpolar north atlantic program array put in place to measure the top, basinwide overturning circulation and associated transport of heat. An underwater glider is a type of autonomous underwater vehicle auv that employs variablebuoyancy propulsion instead of traditional propellers or thrusters. The density range that the glider is able to overcome is increased. Additionally, training programs and instructors are available at ama club sites to help you get started the right way. Contact the ama at the address or tollfree phone number below.
The slocum glider is shaped liked a torpedo with wings, except that it does not carry high explosives, is considerably smaller than a torpedo and, notably has no propeller. July 2014 introduction this document is a field guide and reference documentation for use in preparing and deploying teledyne webb researchs slocum g2 gliders. Inthedesignofthevirginia tech underwater glider vtugtheendurancewasrequired to be long enough for a full day of. The result is a sawtooth trajectory through the water. Glider commands to list all commands that are available, type help from a gliderdos prompt. Because the only power it needs is for varying its buoyancy and running its electronics, the resulting longrange and duration make it ideal for long term. The slocum glider teledyne webb research is a longendurance autonomous underwater vehicle that is powered by alkaline or lithium batteries and can carry a variety of sensors to observe the ocean.
Slocum g2 glider operators training guide teledyne webb research 1 rev. The slocum glider payload ctd is a lowpower profiling instrument designed specifically for installation in slocum gliders. Slocum fleet mission control sfmc teledyne webb slocum fleet mission control sfmc is a software suite used to manage multiple teledyne webb research slocum glider deployments around the world. Slocum g2 glider maintenance manual preface vi teledyne webb research pn 4344, rev. Important two of the most important things you can. The maxpage 4 virginia center for autonomous systems report no. Alvarez abstractlaunching gliders from a submarine torpedo tube is of special interest for military operations. B, 112 format notes glider sensors and commands will be denoted in the courier font throughout this document, as shown in the example below.
This manual is used in conjunction with the slocum glider maintenance manual. There are over 2,500 ama chartered clubs across the country. It employs variable buoyancy in a similar way to a profiling float, but unlike a float, which can move only up and down, an underwater glider is fitted with hydrofoils underwater wings that allow it to glide forward while descending. Driven in a sawtooth vertical profile by variable buoyancy, the glider moves both horizontally and vertically. During these initial trials, the nav system was in a ridealong. How do timestamp and depth sensor selection affect data set integrity. This glider was deployed as part of the exploring ocean fronts project. The slocum glider is a uniquely mobile network component capable of moving to specific locations and depths and occupying controlled spatial and temporal grids. The slocum g3 glider design incorporates features to enhance performance and robustness of the vehicle, as well as to reduce operational costs.
The ego group promotes glider applications through coordination, training, liaison between. Please also refer to the complete user manual, slocum glider at. Teledyne webb research releases slocum g3 glider hydro. This manual is used in conjunction with the slocum glider g2 operators manual. Slocum g2 glider operators training guide appendix a. Jun, 2018 the slocum glider mission was enabled by the cooperative research initiative between the ocean university of china and the woods hole oceanographic institution whoi as part of the osnapoverturning in the subpolar north atlantic program array put in place to measure the top, basinwide overturning circulation and associated transport of heat. Three models of ocean gliders are currently commercially available. We have 1 teledyne slocum g2 manual available for free pdf download.
The following is brief description of each of the 6 file types created by a slocum glider during each segment of a mission. The slocum electric glider developed by teledyne webb research jones and webb. Kit manual easyglider pro m bild 5lang horizon hobby. Slocum glider generates scientific payload in undersea data. The cycle life of these bellows has increased from 10k to 400k prior to needing refurbishment.
The sfmc highlights pertinent information, significantly reducing piloting time and allowing smaller teams to manage large fleets of gliders. This manual provides the information required to operate the slocum glider g3 system. Given an appropriate dive or climb angle, the wings and body lift convert some of this vertical motion into a forward sawtooth horizontal motion. Propeller driver and spinner for easyglider pro order no. The slocum glider teledyne webb research is a longendurance autonomous underwater vehicle that is powered by alkaline or lithium batteries and can carry a. Teledyne webb research releases slocum g3 glider 18042017 the glider made its debut in the teledyne marine vehicles booth on the opening day of ocean business to a steady stream of attendees. Section 1introduction provides a general description of the slocum g2 glider and an overview of its architecture and components. The deep pump gains a larger reservoir and utilizes the newer stainless steel metal bellows that has been recently shipping with slocum g2 systems. This manual is used in conjunction with the slocum g3 glider operators manual.
From the specific perspective of the principal physical variables temperature and conductivity, the main shortterm risk is the deterioration of the quality of salinity data that is primarily due to the fouling of the gliders conductivity sensor. To perform these tests, we conducted initial sea trials in 2017 in monterey bay and near newport, off the oregon coast using a slocum g2 glider equipped with alkaline batteries. For examples of how commands are used, see the sample mission and comments section in appendix a of the slocum g2 glider operators manual. Slocum g3 glider maintenance manual vi teledyne webb research pn 0000, rev. The vehicles are often equipped with sensors measuring temperature, conductivity, chlorophyll a fluorescence chl a, colored dissolved organic matter cdom fluorescence, phycoerithrin pe fluorescence and spectral. Teledyne webb research slocum g3 glider slocum g3 glider. Chris decollibus said the new design is a culmination of customer input and knowledge gained from building over 600 gliders. Note that slocum gliders of g1 type used in the past were not equipped with any irradiance sensor. This is not currently possible because the wing span needed to achieve a good gliding performance is twice the standard diameter of submarine torpedo tubes.
Fleet and joint activities from the naval meteorology and. According to specifications from rutgers the glider is 510 long and weights around 114 pounds. Wiki cookbook exploring and visualizing slocum glider data. It surfaces after a specified number of yoyos have been completed as it progresses towards its next target point. Preface slocum g2 glider maintenance manual teledyne webb research v pn 4344, rev. Redesigning the slocum glider for torpedo tube launching a. Mar 28, 2012 slocum underwater glider vehicle video, courtesy of woods hole oceanographic institution, wgbh boston and wnet new york. Please also refer to the complete slocum glider operators manual at.
Slocum underwater glider vehicle video, courtesy of woods hole oceanographic institution, wgbh boston and wnet new york. This handbook supersedes faah8083, glider flying handbook, dated 2003. Slocum glider energy measurement and simulation infrastructure. Teledyne webb research slocum glider operators guidebook page 3 this document is a field guide and reference documentation for use in preparation and deployment of teledyne webb research slocum gliders. Ioos glider home page provides an overview of gliders, their applications, a listing of various. Experimental data from trials at sea using a slocum glider and reference data are used to identify the buoyancy trim and hydrodynamic coe. B, 112 preface this manual provides the information required to transport, set up, and maintain the slocum glider g2 system. We adapt the glider model to model the slocum electric glider. Once the glider is recovered, the remaining dbd, ebd and, optionally, the mbd and nbd files are transferred from the glider and provide a full record of the data set. Ego gliders data management users manual 1 ego gliders datamanagement principles 1. This infrastructure can be used for online powerenergy management or to better understand the timedependent energy consumption pro. Slocum glider page 2 teledyne webb research operations manual ver 2 05052010 disclaimers and battery warning qualified personnel only trained and qualified personnel should operate and maintain the glider. Glider automated in this work, the automated glider optics quality control algorithms are described, followed by the testing of the performance statistics using optical data from various gliders including slocum and seagliders, at different locations and involving over 7,000 pro. Dataset ctd data collected by slocum glider operated.
Osa calibration procedure for slocum glider deployed. This manual provides the information required to operate the slocum glider g2 system. Slocum glider page 2 teledyne webb research operations manual ver 2 04022009 disclaimers and battery warning qualified personnel only trained and qualified personnel should operate and maintain the glider. Glider function there are now three operational underwater gliders. It has the high accuracy necessary for research, updating ocean models, assessing sensor stability on moored observatories, and leveraging data collection opportunities from operational vehicle missions. The current flight standards service airman training and testing material and learning statements for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from.
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