Hotel Information
AUVSI has negotiated a substantially discounted rate with the Founders Inn & Spa where the competition will be located. The rate is $129 for a single room or $139 for a double queen room, excluding applicable tax (currently 13.5% and $1.00 per day lodging fee). The resort fee has been waived as part of the group rate. Overnight parking is complimentary.
Founders Inn & Spa
5641 Indian River Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Tel: +1 757.424.5511
Toll Free: 800.926.4466 www.foundersinn.com
Reservations will be accepted through Friday 5 June. You can make your reservation online by clicking here. Alternatively, call 800.926.4466 or +1 757.424.5511 and mention the AUVSI to receive the discounted rate. Reservations made after 5 June will be on a space-available basis and available hotel rates will prevail. Please reserve as early as possible to guarantee this rate.
Cancellation Policy: Guests may cancellation reservations up to 72 hrs prior without penalty. NOTE: The hotel swimming pool will be available for testing purposes after 8:00 p.m.
Naval Engineering Support Team (NEST)
NEST is comprised of several Navy engineers from around the country who are available to teams competing in the AUVSI AUV competition. The NEST members have different experiences to offer and are available to all competing teams to help with engineering, testing, and logistical issues faced during the design and development processes.
NEST will provide assistance where possible and potentially conduct onsite visits - visits are conducted on a first come first served basis for those groups who would like to have that interface. NEST is excited to have the opportunity to help in any way possible.
The Naval Engineering Support Team has compiled a collection of hardware that can be used on ASV's to satisfy tasks like those in the AUVSI competition. This hardware can be borrowed by competing teams during their vehicle development process for testing and evaluation purposes, for a period up to 3 weeks (extension possible, but not guaranteed depending on inventory).
2008 Final Standings
1. University of Central Florida - $8,000
2. Florida Atlantic University - $5,000
3. École de technologie supérieure - $3,000
4. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - $1,500
5. Villanova University - $1,500
6. University of Michigan - $1,000