Sensors for Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles: Current State-of-the-Art and Future Trends

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Sensors, entitled "Sensors for Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles: Current State-of-the-Art and Future Trends", explores the critical role of sensors in enhancing the capabilities of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles. These sensors enable unmanned vehicles to navigate, perceive their surroundings, and precisely execute tasks. This Issue delves into the various types of sensors, such as sonar, cameras, inertial sensors, and EMF sensors, highlighting their applications in underwater and surface environments alike. Specialised sensors can aid in obstacle detection, navigation, data collection (from biogeochemical to physical data), underwater cable detection, and underwater/air offshore maintenance, to mention only several areas of utility, ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of unmanned vehicles in challenging maritime conditions. Integrating advanced sensor technologies improves autonomy, safety, and mission success for unmanned surface and underwater vehicles across diverse applications, including environmental monitoring, surveillance, support to offshore energy facilities, and scientific research.

Dr. Eduardo Silva
Guest Editor

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