Marine Robotic Laboratories Smart Vessels for Ocean Exploration Prepared by Phillip Olin for: 5G Marine LLC and Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company,

Marine Robotic Marine Robotic Laboratories Laboratories Smart Vessels Smart Vessels

for Ocean Explorationfor Ocean ExplorationPrepared by Phillip Olin for:Prepared by Phillip Olin for:

5G Marine LLC and Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company, 2010 5G Marine LLC and Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company, 2010

Image: NASAImage: NASA

Copyright 2010, Phillip Olin, all rights reservedCopyright 2010, Phillip Olin, all rights reserved

Robotic labs are research tools Robotic labs are research tools for for

solving complex problems like solving complex problems like red tides red tides

Photo: M. Godfrey/ Woods HolePhoto: M. Godfrey/ Woods Hole


Remote Sensing and Automated Marine Remote Sensing and Automated Marine LaboratoriesLaboratories

can track pollution to its sourcescan track pollution to its sources

NASA animation: NASA animation: LINK

Image: NASAImage: NASAOverlay: OlinOverlay: Olin


What is Remote Sensing?What is Remote Sensing?Large or small scale data acquisition about an object or phenomenon, with devices that are not in direct physical contact.

Sensors range from satellite cameras in outer space to small chemical sensors at the ocean bottom.

Vehicles that carry sensors, their computers and telemetry systems for remote sensing are called “platforms”.

Our platforms are boats ...


Our lab can collect data Our lab can collect data autonomously from unmanned autonomously from unmanned

vessels.vessels.

Click here for Click here for on line USV video

Video: Phil OlinVideo: Phil Olin


Sensors and Placement on a Sensors and Placement on a RobotRobot

Example Lab PartsExample Lab Parts: : computer and equipment cabinet, A/D board, computer and equipment cabinet, A/D board, sensors, spectroscopes, sensor manifolds, custom sapphire microscope cell, sensors, spectroscopes, sensor manifolds, custom sapphire microscope cell, cross-flow spectroscopy cell, spectroscopy cross-flow spectroscopy cell, spectroscopy MUXMUX,,custom marinized power supply, custom camera enclosure w/ sapphire custom marinized power supply, custom camera enclosure w/ sapphire window (10,000 psi) window (10,000 psi)


What is a Robotic What is a Robotic Laboratory?Laboratory?

A A robotic robotic laboratory is more than a laboratory is more than a collection of computerized sensors on a collection of computerized sensors on a platform sending data. platform sending data.

It is an autonomous and/or remotely controlled It is an autonomous and/or remotely controlled facility where sampling, testing and measurements facility where sampling, testing and measurements can be conducted and modified for research and can be conducted and modified for research and experimentation.experimentation.

The robotic laboratory is programmed to “make its The robotic laboratory is programmed to “make its own decisions” and modify what it does while own decisions” and modify what it does while working under way. This is what makes the working under way. This is what makes the platform “smart”. platform “smart”.

The Lab can’t replace a scientist, but makes his The Lab can’t replace a scientist, but makes his work much easier. work much easier.


What sensors can a marine What sensors can a marine robotic lab use?robotic lab use?

Almost any Almost any … video and digital microscopy, sensitive, … video and digital microscopy, sensitive, multiple spectroscopes, chemical, temperature , pressure, multiple spectroscopes, chemical, temperature , pressure, strain, radiation, gravitometers, laser ranging, sub-bottom strain, radiation, gravitometers, laser ranging, sub-bottom profilers, side scan sonar … and more.profilers, side scan sonar … and more.

Sensors can be Sensors can be passivepassive like temperature or lumens …. or like temperature or lumens …. or activeactive like sonar, lasers and spectroscopes.like sonar, lasers and spectroscopes.

USVs can launchUSVs can launchsmaller platformssmaller platforms


Connectivity – collaborating Connectivity – collaborating investigators can operate the robotic investigators can operate the robotic

lab from anywhere in the world.lab from anywhere in the world.

Example labExample labsoftware screensoftware screen

Clicking on windowsClicking on windowsactivates controlsactivates controls

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In real time, investigators can In real time, investigators can bothboth operate the robotic lab and conference operate the robotic lab and conference

call results with a cell phone!call results with a cell phone!

Access to lab functionsAccess to lab functionsis password protected andis password protected anddata is robustly encrypted.data is robustly encrypted.

Layered functions allowLayered functions allowlevels for privilege levels:levels for privilege levels:

-Data collection-Data collection-Lab operations-Lab operations-Lab software modification-Lab software modification

Data collection parameters can be modified Data collection parameters can be modified on the fly:on the fly:

microscopes adjusted, sample rates can be microscopes adjusted, sample rates can be changed …changed …

Photo: Phil OlinPhoto: Phil Olin


Data is most efficiently acquired with grid Data is most efficiently acquired with grid searches. searches.

GPS waypoints can be automated or done GPS waypoints can be automated or done manually manually

by a remote USV operator.by a remote USV operator.

image: NASAimage: NASAschematic: Olinschematic: Olin


Once USV data is Once USV data is digitizeddigitized

it can be fused with data it can be fused with data fromfrom

other sources like other sources like satellites.satellites.

Options for stacking,Options for stacking,fusing and animatingfusing and animatingdigital data are digital data are practically unlimitedpractically unlimited

2D map: NASA2D map: NASA3D Schematic: Olin3D Schematic: Olin


Red Tides & Automated Data Red Tides & Automated Data CollectionCollection

Harmful algae blooms are large, complex systems. They Harmful algae blooms are large, complex systems. They are expensive and damage tourism, fisheries, whole food are expensive and damage tourism, fisheries, whole food chains and human health. Red Tides are not the only chains and human health. Red Tides are not the only problem on the oceans, but they are a billion dollar problem on the oceans, but they are a billion dollar problem world wide and one of the most difficult to problem world wide and one of the most difficult to investigate. investigate.

To To solvesolve problems like red tide requires an integrated set problems like red tide requires an integrated set of data, from satellites (temperature, weather) down to of data, from satellites (temperature, weather) down to microscopic views of organisms in the water and chemical microscopic views of organisms in the water and chemical analysis to parts per million. It requires an analysis of analysis to parts per million. It requires an analysis of bottom composition (rocks, sand, vegetation) and the sub-bottom composition (rocks, sand, vegetation) and the sub-bottom. It requires precise chemical mapping of affected bottom. It requires precise chemical mapping of affected areas and tracking pollutants to their specific sources. areas and tracking pollutants to their specific sources.

Once sources are identified, they can be stopped. Damage Once sources are identified, they can be stopped. Damage can be remediated and a monitoring program can prevent can be remediated and a monitoring program can prevent recurrent problems.recurrent problems.

Smart, sensor-equipped marine robots Smart, sensor-equipped marine robots are the best method to collect needed are the best method to collect needed

data. data.


How can lab data be applied?How can lab data be applied?

Spreadsheets for Statistical AnalysesSpreadsheets for Statistical Analyses3D Animated Maps including sub-bottom 3D Animated Maps including sub-bottom

imaging forimaging forvirtual reality viewing. We can supply most virtual reality viewing. We can supply most

data formats.data formats.

For Emergency Applications:For Emergency Applications:

If required, USV labs can be commandeered If required, USV labs can be commandeered by military by military

or jurisdictional agencies in case of:or jurisdictional agencies in case of:

Rad/Chem/Bio warfareRad/Chem/Bio warfareNatural DisastersNatural Disasters

Oil & Chemical SpillsOil & Chemical Spills


Robotics Save CostsRobotics Save Costs

No expensive No expensive research vesselsresearch vessels

Eliminates Eliminates many personnelmany personnel

Photos: Photos:

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Robotics saves lives with rapid Robotics saves lives with rapid remote analyses of hazards and keeps remote analyses of hazards and keeps

people out of harm’s way!people out of harm’s way!

One single person One single person exposed to hazardsexposed to hazardsoccupies many occupies many personnel and personnel and substantial resources. substantial resources.

Photo:Photo:United States NavyUnited States NavyCopyright 2010, Phillip Olin, all rights reservedCopyright 2010, Phillip Olin, all rights reserved

Why Surface-Skimming Labs? Why Surface-Skimming Labs? USVs compared to satellites, UAVs USVs compared to satellites, UAVs and UUVsand UUVs Faster deployment and much greater Faster deployment and much greater sensitivitysensitivity Acquires data unobtainable by other sourcesAcquires data unobtainable by other sources Large envelopeLarge envelope Large data collection volume at much less costLarge data collection volume at much less cost SaferSafer More accurate and higher resolution than More accurate and higher resolution than human data collection human data collection Coupled with the water’s surface which Coupled with the water’s surface which concentrates aerosols for increased sensitivity, concentrates aerosols for increased sensitivity, making analysis easier.making analysis easier. Only surface vessels coupled with the water’s Only surface vessels coupled with the water’s surface can see above and below the waterline… surface can see above and below the waterline… See next slideSee next slide..Copyright 2010, Phillip Olin, all rights reservedCopyright 2010, Phillip Olin, all rights reserved

Aerial, Satellite and USV views Aerial, Satellite and USV views comparedcompareda simple example a simple example

Satellites are of limited useSatellites are of limited usein conducting investigationsin conducting investigationsof phenomena like red tides.of phenomena like red tides.

Their sensitivity is low and subjectTheir sensitivity is low and subjectto weather, water conditions, sun angle, etc. to weather, water conditions, sun angle, etc.

“A” shows what a satellite might detect on the sea surface “A” shows what a satellite might detect on the sea surface with with regard to red tide, temperature or salinity. It cannot see regard to red tide, temperature or salinity. It cannot see below the surface.below the surface.

““B” shows the increased sensitivity achievable when a vessel B” shows the increased sensitivity achievable when a vessel is coupled with theis coupled with the water directly and taking water directly and taking in situ in situ measurements.measurements.

““C” shows the large volume below the surface, detectable with C” shows the large volume below the surface, detectable with a towed array. a towed array.


How much does a robotic lab How much does a robotic lab cost?cost?

Ask for a price quote for your application. Ask for a price quote for your application. Based on your requirements we will suggest Based on your requirements we will suggest

configurations for:configurations for:

Robotic Labs:Robotic Labs: Software and hardware sensor Software and hardware sensor package: spectroscopes, video, ISEs, digital package: spectroscopes, video, ISEs, digital microscope, temperature, depth, telemetry, ion microscope, temperature, depth, telemetry, ion selectrodes, enclosures and much more, with selectrodes, enclosures and much more, with substantial flexibility for options. substantial flexibility for options.

Ocean-going USV:Ocean-going USV: Example: Example: 7 meter multi-fuel, 7 meter multi-fuel, 1,000 kilo payload, 75 km/h, jet or prop drive, 1,000 kilo payload, 75 km/h, jet or prop drive, remote command and control system, remote command and control system, programmable waypoints, video, radar, telemetry, programmable waypoints, video, radar, telemetry, 1,000 km range, and more.1,000 km range, and more.


Return on Investment Return on Investment (ROI)(ROI)

Red Tide Example: Comprehensive marine studies Red Tide Example: Comprehensive marine studies with our lab resulting in remediation will return with our lab resulting in remediation will return tens of millionstens of millions annually annually and benefit: Tourism, and benefit: Tourism,

Development, Fisheries, Human HealthDevelopment, Fisheries, Human Health

Ask us for ROI line items and Internal Rate of Ask us for ROI line items and Internal Rate of Return Return (IRR) (IRR) details.details.

Other ROI: Since data can be shared or resold our Other ROI: Since data can be shared or resold our lab can have one or multiple participants that can lab can have one or multiple participants that can divide the costs. Entrepreneurs can make a profit divide the costs. Entrepreneurs can make a profit through our lease program – contracting for through our lease program – contracting for services and/or reselling collected data, e.g. to services and/or reselling collected data, e.g. to coastal engineers and developers. coastal engineers and developers.


Our analytical systems are multi-purpose Our analytical systems are multi-purpose with many applications. Ask us about with many applications. Ask us about

custom data products for:custom data products for:COMMERCIAL, MILITARY & EDUCATIONCOMMERCIAL, MILITARY & EDUCATION

We can provide: We can provide:

World-wide support for parts, labor and World-wide support for parts, labor and repairs; manuals, training and tutorials; repairs; manuals, training and tutorials;

specialist operators in most languages for specialist operators in most languages for laboratory and USV systems; warrantees; laboratory and USV systems; warrantees; and R&D for specialized applications …. and R&D for specialized applications ….

Join the future! We have Join the future! We have solutions!solutions!


Contacts: Science, Engineering, Manufacturing and Marketing

General:

Lab Design/Fabrication/Remote Sensing: Email: Lab Design/Fabrication/Remote Sensing: Email: Phil Olin

USV Design & Manufacturing websites: USV Design & Manufacturing websites: 5G Marine and and Al Marakeb. .

Emails: Emails: Robert Murphy (5G), Basel Shuhaiber (Al Marakeb) (Al Marakeb)

Consulting Scientists: Consulting Scientists:

Marine Geologist: Dr. Ed Petuch, Florida Atlantic University, USAMarine Geologist: Dr. Ed Petuch, Florida Atlantic University, USA

Marine ZoologistMarine Zoologist: Dr. M.G. (Jerry) Haresewych, Smithsonian Institution, USADr. M.G. (Jerry) Haresewych, Smithsonian Institution, USA

International Engineering and Marketing:International Engineering and Marketing:

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Keith Henderson Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Keith Henderson [email protected] (Marine engineering/ marketing)[email protected] (Marine engineering/ marketing)

London, UK: Tim Mahon [email protected] (Marketing/publicity)London, UK: Tim Mahon [email protected] (Marketing/publicity)

Malaysia: Rahmat Rozhan [email protected] (Marketing)Malaysia: Rahmat Rozhan [email protected] (Marketing)

Middle East: Michael Peters [email protected] (Engineering)Middle East: Michael Peters [email protected] (Engineering)

For your convenience: Principals and consultants are all Skype equipped … email them for their individual For your convenience: Principals and consultants are all Skype equipped … email them for their individual Skype addresses.Skype addresses.


ResourcesResourcesFor background Information regarding how the laboratory system components work:

We have a substantial amount of additional documentation and tutorials regarding hardware, software and applications including scientific studies.

For a specific response regarding your particular application, send us an email and include as much data as possible, including:

Who you are, with capabilitiesYour interest and intended application with time frameBudgetAdditional relevant information (the more, the better)

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Marine Robotic Laboratories Smart Vessels for Ocean Exploration Prepared by Phillip Olin for: 5G Marine LLC and Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company,