[757labs] New Project Idea - Mini Wave Glider

[Almost_There at COX.Net]

757 Labs - Mini Wave Glider;

http://757Labs.Org/wiki/Mini_Wave_Glider

We should make a Mini Wave Glider; a scaled down version of Liquid 
Robotics Autonomous Wave Glider (there's is roughly surfboard size, 
we should make one 1/4 to 1/2 that size.)  Simply put, it converts 
the up/down motion of waves to forward thrust (free 
locomotion.)  Liquid Robotics has demonstrated long duration missions 
of over 2500 miles and over 400 days without any intervention.  We 
could start small and work our way up, but ultimately have it 
autonomously cruse up & down the east coast (or if we're really 
brave, cross the Atlantic.)

* Solar power recharges batteries
* Guided by GPS
* Reports location and sensor data by APRS

See...
http://LiquidR.com/

http://LiquidR.com/files/2011/05/WaveGlider_Web.pdf

http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=eATawqVOXWI

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