Zhifan SeriesAUV is a new generation of underwater vehicle product developed by Tianjin Hanhai Blue Sail Marine Science and Technology Co., Ltd. It is developed by Wu Jianguo Associate Professor and participated by Hebei University of Technology and Tianjin University of Science and Technology, which fills the gap in the field of micro-modular AUV in China. Based on the principle of modularization, the AUV of Zhifan is divided into several basic modules according to its functions, which makes its installation, transportation, maintenance and function expansion extremely convenient. Intelligent sail AUV is small in size, light in weight, and no more complicated mechanical equipment is needed for laying and recycling. It can be completed by single or double persons. Its basic platform performance parameters are as follows. Intelligent sail AUV emphasizes high flexibility. It uses a multi-thruster vector propulsion scheme with four main thrusters crossed at the stern and two auxiliary thrusters perpendicular to the level of the groove, so that AUV can complete any action within six degrees of freedom underwater, and can realize minimal radius or in situ turning. Because of its modular structure, different sensor modules can be selected to accomplish civil and military tasks. For example, scientific research and teaching, aquaculture, bottom salvage, channel observation, resource exploration, as well as mine clearance and lightning, prison monitoring, risk warning and so on.
project |
parameter |
diameter |
150mm |
length |
200mm |
quality |
24kg |
Working depth |
200m |
Cruise speed |
3kn |
Duration of voyage |
8h |
Maximum speed |
5kn |
Directional accuracy |
±0.5° |
Depth accuracy |
±0.5m |
basic function |
Video Acquisition, Temperature Acquisition, Path Planning, Water Surface Remote Control |
Reserved function |
Underwater remote control, towing and satellite communication |
Extended function |
Customization by user |
Zhifan SeriesThe basic platform of AUV includes bow module, channel module, energy module, main control module and stern module, which can be customized by customers. Thanks to the fully modular structure design, the customized production of AUV can be completed quickly by designing functional modules according to the standard structure for the specific functional requirements of users.
chart1 Customized Side Sweep Sonar Module
chart2. ZF-01 with audio communication module
chart3 ZF-01 lake test
Fig. 4 The lake test of ZF-01 which developed the underwater remote control function