Autonomous Water Sampling System and Experiment Based on the Unmanned Surface Vehicle

Water pollution is always the worldwide key problem. For the problem of complex, frequent and dangerous water sampling and monitoring missions in the various water areas, this paper designs an autonomous water sampling system based on the unmanned surface vehicle (USV), and it introduces the experimental application of the water sampling system. According to the water sampling missions, the ground station sets up the desired water sampling position, and then, the USV goes fleetly to the target position carrying the autonomous water sampling equipment to complete the mission by water sampling and control modules. This autonomous water sampling system based on the USV can long-periodic execute water sampling and monitoring missions precisely, safely and effectively.