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AUVSI and ONR's 2^nd International Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition

18-21 June 2009
Founders Inn
Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Click here to see the full video from the final runs.

Final Standings:

1. University of Central Florida
2. University of Rhode Island
3. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
4. Virginia Tech
5. Florida Atlantic University
6. University of Toronto
7. University of Michigan

Video Recap from Saturday, 20 June:

Video Recap from Friday, 19 June:

Contact Information:
- Felix PageauTechnical Director - rules, procedures, specifications
- Leslie Hinton, AUVSI, Logistics - onsite logistics, housing, team registration, general information
- Daryl Davidson, AUVSI Foundation, Competition coordination, Sponsorship
- Alysa Reich, AUVSI, Media Requests

Competitors

Aerial Images of Competition Site

Tentative Schedule

Join the Facebook Event "AUVSI and ONR's 2nd International Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition".

Final Mission - send questions to felix.pageau@gmail.com
Discuss the mission with Felix and other competitors on AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Institute Forum.

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.  

Vehicle development reference material:
NEST Image Processing Primer

NEST Hardware Library

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).

Items include:
            Pingers (RJE ULB-364 27kHz or 37kHz)
            Hydrophones (Reson TC 4013)
            IMUs (Microstrain 3DM-GX2)
            Compasses (PNI TCM5 or Honeywell HMR3000)

For a complete description of the items, refer to the datasheets.

To borrow an item or for contact information please see the request form.

The AUVSI Foundation would like to thank the following sponsors:

Media Coverage - Coming Soon!

Archives

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

Discuss the mission, ask questions of the technical director or exchange information with other teams at the
AUVSI Institute Unmanned Systems Forums.