Underwater glider to quietly survey the seas (VIDEO)

Purdue University

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Autonomous underwater vehicles have become versatile tools for exploring the seas. But they can be disruptive to the environment or have trouble traveling through confined spaces. Purdue University researchers are studying an alternative: highly maneuverable, low-cost underwater gliders that operate silently.

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Purdue University/Jared Pike

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