Expanding the capabilities of the Slocum glider

The Slocum glider has new developments in vehicle software and hardware that allow increased mission capabilities and endurance. A propeller-based propulsion system provides additional thrust in addition to the standard buoyancy engine. A larger displacement buoyancy engine and on-board software routines create operational flexibility. Low power modes extend vehicle endurance. New mission abort handling routines improve vehicle safety for both open ocean and near-ice operations.