Sonoma State University

Yellow Submarine: The Submersible R.O.V. for Offshore Structure Inspection

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Abstract

Current underwater inspection procedures involve deploying dive teams via freighted ships to inspect floating offshore wind turbines. Environmental factors such as water currents and depth can significantly heighten the risks to divers, potentially leading to injuries, delays, and lost productivity. 

Objective : Our submersible R.O.V is designed for permanent installation on a structure to be inspected, enabling operators to remotely acess the device from land and conduct visual inspections without deploying a ship or dive crew. 

Project Date: Spring 2025 

Faculty: 

  • Nansong, Wu. Ph.D

Team: 

  • Eriberto Salgado
  • Bastein Favie-Besse

Location: 

  • Sonoma State University

 

Sonoma State University acknowledges the Coast Miwok, Central and Southern Pomo, and the Wappo as the traditional stewards of our preserved lands. Let it be acknowledged that the Sonoma State University campus is located within the traditional homelands of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Sonoma State offers deep gratitude to the original stewards of this land and recognizes its immense historical, spiritual, and personal significance to the Native nations and peoples of this region.