The AUV Gamechanger Report 2008-2017

Publication Date	September 2007
Publisher	Douglas-Westwood
Product Type	Report
Pages	164
ISBN Number	1-905183-29-1
Product Code	DWW00007

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Summary

Although over 400 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have been produced to date, AUVs are still regarded as a relatively new technology. Many believe that they have the potential to 'change the game' in some specific areas of underwater operations. Considerable investments by research institutes, manufacturers and the military followed by a number of early applications are resulting in AUVs becoming increasing accepted in some of key roles where they have been shown to be more effective than previous technology.

The AUV Gamechanger Report 2008-17 considers the prospects for this truly game-changing technology and values the future markets for AUV manufacturers to 2017.

AUV technologies

The AUV Gamechanger Report 2008-17 is geared to the needs of the senior executive and assumes no previous reader knowledge of the subject area. It describes how AUVs fit into the family tree of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), outlines the development of the industry and gives many examples of the various types of AUVs and the technologies involved. Individual sections discuss the fundamental technologies of positioning and obstacle avoidance and main AUV components such as power sources and survey sensors. A number of brief case studies give examples of the application of AUVs in situations ranging from seabed survey to ocean research and mine counter-measures work.

A $1.8 billion market

The Douglas-Westwood AUV market modelling process is based on three scenarios and includes oil & gas, research and military applications. The AUV Gamechanger Report 2008-17 begins with identifying the existing fleet numbers, then examines the market drivers and prospects in each of the main application sectors before developing forecasts basis for total growth prospects to 2017 on a 'scenario' basis.

Industry players and competitive landscape

Tables show AUV numbers by type and appendices outline significant companies, vehicle manufacturers and operators and AUV sector technology providers.

An acclaimed series

The AUV Gamechanger Report 2008-2017 is the latest in an acclaimed series of business studies used by organisations in 37 countries worldwide. These include oil majors, investment banks, research institutes, hardware manufacturers, offshore contractors, agencies and departments of governments.

The authors

The report is from the same team that produced the acclaimed market study The World ROV Report. It is edited by John Westwood who is also responsible for the market forecasts and has technical authorship by Paul Newman and analyst Rod Westwood.

Content

1 Summary & Conclusions
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Summary
  - 1.2.1 The Development of the UUV Segment and platform characterisation
  - 1.2.2 The Evolution of the AUV
  - 1.2.3 Applications and Tasks
  - 1.2.4 Technology development and concepts of operation
  - 1.2.5 Market characterisation - military, civil and commercial
  - 1.2.6 Market trends and drivers
  - 1.2.7 Global UAV fleet
  - 1.2.8 Future prospects to 2012 -
  - 1.2.9 Challenges and barriers to market
- 1.3 Conclusions
2 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Military Auv Markets
  - 2.2.1 Military applications and tasks
  - 2.2.2 Regional Distribution of military AUVs
  - 2.2.3 Future military AUV prospects 2006-2012
  - 2.2.4 Military AUV users and operators
- 2.3 Civil Auv Markets
  - 2.3.1 Civil applications and tasks
  - 2.3.2 Regional Distribution of civil AUVs
  - 2.3.3 Future civil AUV prospects 2006-2012
  - 2.3.4 Civil AUV users and operators
- 2.4 Commercial Auv Markets
2. 4.1 Commercial Applications and Tasks
2. 4.2 Regional Distribution of Commercial Auvs
2. 4.2 Future Commercial Auv Prospects 2006-2012
2. 4.3 Commercial Auv Users and Operators
- 2.5 Auv Research and Development
- 2.6 Summary
3 Auv Applications, Tasks, Drivers & Alternatives
- 3.1 Auv Applications/Tasks
  - 3.1.1 Current applications and tasks
  - 3.1.2 Future applications and tasks
- 3.2 Market Drivers
  - 3.2.1 The Move into Deep Water
  - 3.2.2 User Benefits
  - 3.2.3 Fast-Track and Phased Developments
- 3.3 Alternatives to Auvs
  - 3.3.1 Towed Systems
  - 3.3.2 Remotely operated systems
  - 3.3.3 Submersibles and manned systems
  - 3.3.4 Hybrids and combinations
4 Auv Platform Directory
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Listings A-Z
5 Auv Payloads Directory
- 5.1 Imagers and Sensors
  - 5.1.2 INTRODUCTION
  - 5.1.3 Payload segmentation
  - 5.1.4 Design issues impacting payload capability
  - 5.1.5 PRODUCT GUIDE A-Z
- 5.2 Navigation/Positioning Systems
  - 5.2.1 INTRODUCTION
  - 5.2.2 Types of onboard systems (I.e. positioning and navigation systems etc.)
  - 5.2.3 Trade-off and design issues
  - 5.2.4 PRODUCT GUIDE A-Z
- 5.3 Control Systems, Software and Cabling
  - 5.3.1 INTRODUCTION
  - 5.3.2 PRODUCT GUIDE A-Z
- 5.4 Auv Intervention Tools
  - 5.4.1 INTRODUCTION
  - 5.4.2 PRODUCT GUIDE A-Z
- 5.5 Powerplants
  - 5.5.1 INTRODUCTION
  - 5.5.2 PRODUCT GUIDE A-Z
- 5.6 Launch and Recovery
  - 5.6.1 INTRODUCTION
  - 5.6.2 PRODUCT GUIDE A-Z
- 5.7 Peripherals
  - 5.7.1 INTRODUCTION
  - 5.7.2 PRODUCT GUIDE A-Z
6 Payload Manufacture / Suppliers Guide A-Z
- 6.1 Introduction
7 Independent Financing (Civil and Commercial)
- 7.1 Introduction
  - 7.1.1 Leasing
  - 7.1.2 Insurance
8 Global & Regional Overview of The Auv Sector
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 The Global Auv Fleet by Region
- 8.3 The Global Auv Fleet by Platform Type 2006-2012
- 8.4 Major Operators in The Auv Sector 2006-2012
9 Auv Case Studies by Region
10 The Auv Market 2006-2012
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 The Forecasting Process
- 10.3 Timing of Installation and Expenditure Forecasts