Robotic Ship Hull Inspection For Damage Repair

Luke Fitzgerald, Anthony Weir, Dinesh Babu Duraibabu, Edin Omerdic, Gerard Dooly, Daniel Toal

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Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the methods to be used in the inspection of damaged ship hulls in water at sea, as part of the European Union (EU) Robotic Survey, Repair and Agile Manufacture (RESURGAM) Project. Employing underwater robotics equipped with camera or laser sensors, along with robust control and positioning systems, 3D models of the damaged section(s) can be produced with a goal of providing sufficient information for the subsequent design of repair patch(es), and ultimately the application of this repair to the ship. This work will allow damaged ships at sea to seek repair without the need for access to a dry dock. Preliminary results from recent field operations are included in this paper, with further field research to be carried out later this year.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOCEANS 2022 Hampton Roads
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665468091
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event2022 OCEANS Hampton Roads, OCEANS 2022 - Hampton Roads, United States
Duration: 17 Oct 202220 Oct 2022

Publication series

NameOceans Conference Record (IEEE)
Volume2022-October
ISSN (Print)0197-7385

Conference

Conference2022 OCEANS Hampton Roads, OCEANS 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHampton Roads
Period17/10/2220/10/22

Keywords

  • laser scanning
  • marine robotics
  • optical imaging
  • underwater inspection

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