MARH035 — Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of Autonomous Maritime Systems (AMS)

1 Define AUV and ASV

• 1.1Key differences between crewed, uncrewed, uninhabited and autonomous platforms are identified
• 1.2Key differences between autonomous and remotely operated platforms are outlined
• 1.3Types of AUV and ASV are identified

2 Describe components of an AMS

• 2.1Importance of well-defined mission objectives are articulated
• 2.2Key logistic considerations around access to AMS mission arena are outlined
• 2.3Critical factors relating to launch and recovery (LAR) systems and practices are detailed
• 2.4Different types of AMS communication systems are identified
• 2.5Different types of localisation and navigation for an AMS are outlined

3 Apply basic theory of hydrostatics in relation to AMS

• 3.1Principles of salinity and temperature are understood in relation to density and stratification
• 3.2Marine engineering principles of buoyancy, trim and stability are outlined with respect to AMS
• 3.3Principles of ballasting AUVs for different environments are detailed

4 Apply basic theory of hydrodynamics in relation to AMS

• 4.1Forces in the horizontal and vertical planes and resultant motion are explained
• 4.2Principles of thrust and power are outlined and common methods of propulsion are identified
• 4.3Principles of how control surfaces work and vary across AMS is outlined
• 4.4Components of drag are outlined and factors to increase or reduce drag identified

5 Explain fundamental principles of AMS communications

• 5.1Principles of AMS communications through air are explained
• 5.2Principles of AMS communications through water are explained
• 5.3Commonly used communication systems are identified

6 Explain fundamental principles of AMS navigation

• 6.1AMS localisation is explained
• 6.2Navigation by dead-reckoning, including inertial navigation systems (INS) and improved dead-reckoning with doppler velocity logger (DVL), is explained
• 6.3External positioning, including long baseline (LBL), ultrashort baseline (USBL) and inverted USBL (iUSBL) systems, are explained
• 6.4Concept of building and improving a navigation solution is outlined

7 Apply practical approaches to AMS sensors and missions

• 7.1Typical AMS sensors are identified and operated
• 7.2General process of AMS mission planning for optimal sensor coverage is explained
• 7.3Commonly used AMS search mission patterns are outlined
• 7.4Fundamental elements of basic mission planning are summarised.

What does an assessment tool for MARH035 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARH035 needs to address all 53 unit components: 7 elements with 26 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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