Table 2.
The Difference between AUV and Submarine.
| Factors | AUV | Submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Environmental Elements | ocean current | marine acoustic environment, pycnocline, mesoscale vortex, ocean front, ocean current |
| Dynamic Characteristics | No need | maximum pitch angle, maximum diving depth, limit turning radius |
| Size | Usually within 5 m | more than 100 m |
| Background | civilian mostly | military |