Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Borne Gravity Meter

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100153050A1
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12617688

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Techniques and systems are disclosed for performing a gravity survey near the seafloor. In one aspect, a system includes an autonomous underwater vehicle that includes a sensor system holding area. The system includes a gravity sensor system to fit inside the sensor system holding area of the autonomous underwater vehicle. The gravity sensor system includes a motorized gimbal to provide a leveled sensor platform. Also, the gravity sensor system includes a gravimeter sensor mounted onto the motorized gimbal to measure gravity data. Further, the payload includes a motion sensor mounted onto the motorized gimbal to measure motion data associated with movements of the autonomous underwater vehicle.

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THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA1111 FRANKLIN STREET 5TH FLOOR OAKLAND CA 94607-5200

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ridgway, Jeff San Diego, US 1 15
Sasagawa, Glenn Encinitas, US 1 15
Zimmerman, Richard San Diego, US 12 86
Zumberge, Mark A San Diego, US 6 51

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