SAUCE-E '10: 5th Annual Student Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Challenge Europe
Ten teams have registered to participate in the SAUC-E ’10 scheduled for July 2010!
- ENSIETA, Brest
- University of Luebeck
- Cambridge University
- University of Southampton
- Heriot Watt University
- DFKI RIC Bremen
- University of Girona
- University of West England
- University of Bath
- ESIEA, Paris
Held since 2006, SAUC-E challenges the next generation of engineers to design and build an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capable of performing realistic missions. The event is designed to encourage students to think about underwater technology and related applications while fostering innovation and technology. It also aims at getting young engineers and scientists to consider careers in the field. Participating teams must consist of 75% student members and have a faculty advisor. The 2010 competition is being organised by NURC, a NATO Research Centre located in La Spezia, Italy. It will be held at the NURC waterfront (above, right), a sheltered harbour with salt water and limited visibility, a significant change from previous competitions, adding to the goal to have AUVs perform in a realistic environment.
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Planned schedule and deadlines
- 14 December 2009: Rules for SAUC-E ’10 to be published
- 26 February 2010: Intent to compete form sent with a refundable deposit of 500 EUR
- 28 June – 2 July 2010: Arrival/on-site preparation by participating teams
- 3-4 July 2010: SAUC-E ’10 competition
- 6-7 July 2010: Workshop on Autonomy and Control (Optional)
Sponsorship opportunities
Industry and research sponsors: please consider supporting one or more teams, either financially or technically. Participating teams are often clubs with limited funds—your support is much appreciated. For details, please contact sauce10@nurc.nato.int.