Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) – Design, Operation, and Control Fundamentals Training by Tonex
Master the fundamentals of AUV architecture, hydrodynamics, sensing, and control to design reliable, high-performance underwater robots. You’ll connect theory to field realities—energy budgets, navigation drift, payload trade-offs, and maintainability—while learning decisions that keep programs on schedule and within risk.
Security matters under the surface: we address threat models for maritime systems, secure command links, hardened firmware, and supply-chain vigilance. You’ll see how cyber exposure grows with autonomy and connectivity. Finally, you’ll learn practical patterns for resilient operations, verification, and lifecycle governance so your AUVs remain trustworthy, cost-effective, and mission-ready across commercial, defense, and research deployments in harsh, contested maritime environments.
Learning Objectives
- Explain AUV system architecture and subsystem interactions
- Analyze hydrodynamic effects on maneuvering and endurance
- Select sensors, payloads, and communication modalities for mission needs
- Design guidance, navigation, and control loops with performance margins
- Apply mission planning, verification, and safety assurance methods
- Evaluate mission risks and cybersecurity trade-offs across autonomy levels and networks
- Implement reliability engineering, testing, and lifecycle sustainment practices
Audience
- Systems Engineers
- Robotics Engineers
- Maritime Operations Managers
- Program/Project Managers
- Test and Evaluation Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Module 1 – Hydrodynamics Basics
- Hull forms and drag regimes
- Added mass and inertia
- Propulsors and thrusters
- Lift, buoyancy, and trim
- Manoeuvrability metrics
- Sea state and turbulence
Module 2 – Energy and Power
- Power budgets and trade-offs
- Batteries, fuel cells, hybrids
- Energy harvesting options
- Thermal management strategies
- Power electronics reliability
- Endurance forecasting methods
Module 3 – Sensors and Payloads
- DVL, INS, and depth sensors
- Sonar families and use cases
- Cameras and lighting constraints
- Environmental sensing suites
- Payload interfaces and buses
- Data handling and storage
Module 4 – Guidance and Control
- Kinematics and dynamic models
- State estimation and filtering
- Waypoint tracking strategies
- Adaptive and robust control
- Fault detection and isolation
- Autonomy modes and failsafes
Module 5 – Communications and Security
- Acoustic, optical, RF links
- Network architectures at sea
- Command and telemetry design
- AuthN/Z and key management
- Secure boot and firmware
- Threat models and hardening
Module 6 – Mission Operations
- Mission analysis and CONOPS
- Launch and recovery methods
- Verification and validation
- Reliability growth planning
- Maintenance and obsolescence
- Regulatory and certification
Elevate your maritime robotics capability with Tonex. Enroll now to build AUVs that are efficient, controllable, and secure—ready for reliable missions across commercial, defense, and research domains.