This document specifies the risks and reliability of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in its underwater realm. It covers sensors, communication devices, and any other pieces and parts directly influencing the “digital mission” of the vehicle. This document does not cover the manufacturing or operation of the following items:

• autonomous underwater gliders (AUGs), as they use a narrowly modifiable set of operational commands;
• batteries for the use of AUVs;
• electrical motors for the use of AUVs.