Module #1 Introduction to Autonomous Marine Vehicles Overview of autonomous marine vehicles, history, and applications
Module #2 Marine Vehicle Dynamics Principles of marine vehicle motion, equations of motion, and stability
Module #3 Sensor and Perception Systems Overview of sensor technologies used in autonomous marine vehicles, including GPS, sonar, and cameras
Module #4 Navigation and Control Systems Introduction to navigation and control systems, including autopilot systems and trajectory planning
Module #5 Communication Systems Overview of communication systems used in autonomous marine vehicles, including acoustic and radio communication
Module #6 Power and Propulsion Systems Introduction to power and propulsion systems, including electric and hybrid propulsion
Module #7 Mission Planning and Execution Introduction to mission planning and execution, including task allocation and trajectory planning
Module #8 Autonomy Levels and Architectures Overview of autonomy levels and architectures, including sense-plan-act and model-based systems
Module #9 Machine Learning for Autonomous Marine Vehicles Introduction to machine learning techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including deep learning and reinforcement learning
Module #10 Computer Vision for Marine Vehicles Introduction to computer vision techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including object detection and scene understanding
Module #11 Sensor Fusion and Integration Overview of sensor fusion and integration techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including Kalman filters and Bayesian estimation
Module #12 .localization and Mapping Introduction to localization and mapping techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including SLAM and graph-based methods
Module #13 Marine Vehicle Design and Optimization Overview of design and optimization techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including hydrodynamic and structural analysis
Module #14 Safety and Security Considerations Introduction to safety and security considerations for autonomous marine vehicles, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Module #15 Regulatory Frameworks and Standards Overview of regulatory frameworks and standards for autonomous marine vehicles, including IMO and IEEE standards
Module #16 Human-Machine Interaction and Collaboration Introduction to human-machine interaction and collaboration techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including user interface design and human factors
Module #17 Simulation and Testing Overview of simulation and testing techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including Gazebo and simulation-based verification
Module #18 Field Operations and Deployment Introduction to field operations and deployment of autonomous marine vehicles, including launch and recovery systems
Module #19 Maintenance and Repair Overview of maintenance and repair techniques used in autonomous marine vehicles, including condition-based maintenance and repair strategies
Module #20 Environmental Impact and Sustainability Introduction to environmental impact and sustainability considerations for autonomous marine vehicles, including energy efficiency and waste reduction
Module #21 Economic and Social Impact Overview of economic and social impact of autonomous marine vehicles, including job displacement and social benefits
Module #22 Ethical Considerations Introduction to ethical considerations for autonomous marine vehicles, including accountability and transparency
Module #23 Future Directions and Emerging Trends Overview of future directions and emerging trends in autonomous marine vehicles, including swarm robotics and underwater communication
Module #24 Case Studies and Applications Real-world case studies and applications of autonomous marine vehicles, including offshore oil and gas, fisheries, and environmental monitoring
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Autonomous Marine Vehicles career
