Student Autonomous Underwater Competition – Europe (SAUC-E) 2008
SAUC-E has been designed to advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) technology. It is hoped this will be achieved by challenging the next generation of engineers and scientists to design and build an AUV and then perform realistic missions in the underwater environment.
The competition will encourage young engineers and scientists to think about underwater technology and its future possibilities, as well as fostering ties between the students and the organisations involved in AUV technologies.
SAUC-E 2008 mission and rules
SAUC-E 2008 is to be hosted by DGA (France) and held at IFREMER, Brest, France.
7 - 11 July 2008
The competition includes both static and autonomous assessment.
The static assessment will require a conference quality written report and oral presentation that covers the design of the vehicle, integration choices and team structure.
The autonomous assessment will require the vehicle to perform given tasks to show the capabilities of the design.
Entrants
Teams are invited from European education institutions. Please complete an Intent-to-compete form and send to André Quinquis, details below. Please note: the intent to compete form is not binding but enables the steering committee to gauge numbers and focus the information bulletins.
Teams must consist 75% student members, including a student captain and have a faculty advisor.
Sponsors
Industry support is appreciated by all teams. Teams can often be clubs with technical gaps and limited funds. If you would like to support one or more teams, either financially or technically, please contact André Quinquis, details below.
Visitor Observers
Industry and MOD representatives are welcome to attend the competition on 9 July – 11July.
Please register your interest with André Quinquis, details below.
Contact Details
André QUINQUIS, DGA/DET/GESMA, BP 42, 29240 BREST Armées.
Andre.quinquis@dga.defense.gouv.fr
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