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Vector Controls Inc.
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Newton, MA 02458-
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Mitigation of USV Motions via Wave Sensing and Prediction
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2010 / STTR / Phase I
Agency / Branch:
DOD / NAVY
Research Institution:
MIT
Principal Investigator:
Robert Mrovillo, President
Award Amount:
$69,981.00
RI Contact:
Dick K.P. Yue
Abstract:
A boat's coxswain is adept at analyzing the wave environment, adjusting the craft's propulsion system and control surfaces to mitigate its motions and reduce the chance of capsizing. There is a significant predictive component in the coxswain's control decisions. Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs)… More
Mitigation of USV Motions via Wave Sensing and Prediction
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2011 / STTR / Phase II
Agency / Branch:
DOD / NAVY
Research Institution:
MIT
Principal Investigator:
Robert Morvillo, President – (617) 527-8600
Award Amount:
$494,233.00
RI Contact:
Dick K. Yue
Abstract:
A boat"s coxswain is adept at analyzing the wave environment, adjusting the craft"s propulsion system and control surfaces to mitigate its motions and reduce the chance of capsizing. There is a significant predictive component in the coxswain"s control decisions. Unmanned surface… More