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  • Oceanography
  • Robotics
  • Control Systems Engineering

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  • Accurate thermocline observation is crucial for understanding ocean dynamics and climate.
  • Existing profiling floats often face challenges in precise depth control and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and fabricate a low-cost profiling float for thermocline observation.
  • To develop and validate an advanced depth control system for enhanced performance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a modular profiling float with a variable buoyancy system (VBS).
  • Implementation of a segment proportional-derivative (PD) control method for depth regulation.
  • Validation through simulations (Simulink) and field tests in Qiandao Lake.

Main Results:

  • The float achieved a diving speed of less than 0.2 m/s.
  • Field tests confirmed simulation accuracy with a maximum depth retention error below 0.3 m.
  • The segment PD control method demonstrated robustness across different depths without parameter adjustments.

Conclusions:

  • The developed profiling float is suitable for thermocline observations in various water bodies.
  • The novel control strategy offers superior depth control compared to traditional methods.
  • The use of off-the-shelf components significantly reduces fabrication costs.