Large-Scale Assessment of Coral Reefs with a Team of Heterogeneous Aquatic Robots
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In this paper, we examine the utility of a heterogeneous fleet of aquatic robots to cooperatively assess large-scale aquatic ecosystems, with a specific focus on representing the responses of coral reef ecosystems to climate change. We approach this problem through a unique blend of persistent aquatic sampling, vision-based sensing, and cooperative mission planning across a fleet of heterogeneous assets.
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