Autonomous survey system (auto survey)

This invention describes an automated system for surveying an area, typically underwater, using swath sensors. It works by autonomously controlling a survey vessel to follow pre-planned paths within a defined polygon, adjusting its survey strategy in real-time based on environmental conditions to ensure data quality and maximize coverage.

Why it matters: Filed before modern computational power and AI for autonomous systems were widely available. The real-time data processing, autonomous vessel control, and dynamic survey adjustments described are now significantly more robust and efficient.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedComplex software logic, sensor integration, autopilot control

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