Saab Announces US Licensing Agreement for Long-Range AUV
deep-sea animals, and mapping the seafloor at centimeter-scale resolution.Tethys can be tailored to satisfy a broad range of subsea missions and requirements, including military applications such as intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare, as well as scientific applications such as oceanographic research and environmental monitoring. Tethys can be outfitted with a variety of payloads, including microbial sampling (environmental DNA or eDNA), bioluminescence, active bio-acoustic imaging, water sampling, plankton imaging, and multi-beam mapping.“Much
MARTAC, SES Collaborate on USVs
Services and Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) innovator MARTAC have signed an extensive partnership agreement for cooperation on the delivery of unmanned and autonomous marine survey platforms.The partnership unites Florida-headquartered MARTAC’s USV portfolio for defence, commercial and scientific applications with Subsea Europe Services’ hydroacoustic sensors, platforms and solutions expertise, which is available through its established European rental pool, sales and support channels.The partners aim to make MARTAC’s high-performance USVs more accessible for defense and marine surveying
#Oi2020 History: ROV D2
Originally created for industrial use--such as internal and external underwater pipeline inspections--ROVs have become a mainstay within underwater exploration, as well as many other scientific applications. To continue the research and technology within this area of subsea development, NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) in 2013 introduced a new ROV, the Deep Discoverer, or “D2.” The ROV, (also known as D2) which operates from NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, is unique in that it is one of the few ROVs capable of diving to 3.7 miles (6,000 meters). Measuring 10 x 6.
DOLPHIN: Enabling Technology for Acoustic Systems
is a transformational technology that enables full duplex acoustic underwater communication and improved sonar systems. The technology has been validated in field trials. There are ongoing applications and development projects planned in defense applications. Commercial and scientific applications and trials are of great interest. While the core technology is ready, the many layers of product and “system of systems” developments will evolve over time. A robust ecosystem of hardware manufacturers, software developers and end users must mature around the underlying
UKHO Conducts Seabed Mapping in St Lucia
St Lucia to meet its international maritime obligations, including respective elements of the Implementation of IMO Instruments Code (IIIC). These updated charts will reduce navigational risk and improve the safety of ships, cargo and crew. Data will also support a range of environmental and scientific applications, enabling St Lucia to better manage the marine environment in these areas.By supporting safe navigation in the region, the survey is expected to bring economic benefits to St Lucia, by encouraging access for its growing cruise ship sector and maximizing efficiency of trade by enabling ships
UKHO Conducts Seabed Mapping in Dominica
the safety of ships, cargo and crew, encouraging access for its growing cruise ship sector and maximizing efficiency of trade by enabling ships to confidently increase cargo-carrying capacity.This data will also be supplied to the government of Dominica to support a range of environmental and scientific applications. This will help Dominica to better manage the marine environment, supporting the sustainable management of fisheries and other marine resources, as well as coastal protection and management.This work forms part of the CME Program, which is funded by the U.K. Government and delivered by the
Kraken AUV Prequalified for Canada’s BCIP
Government has notified Kraken Robotics Inc. subsidiary, Kraken Robotic Systems Inc., that its Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) application has been approved. The company has been prequalified into the program for its ThunderFish 300 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for military and scientific applications. Karl Kenny, Kraken’s President and CEO, said, "We are proud to have achieved prequalification status with the BCIP. This is yet another significant milestone in Kraken’s evolution to becoming a vertically integrated underwater robotics company.” The ThunderFish
Seabed Mapping Underway in Belize
Belize to meet its international maritime obligations, including respective elements of the Implementation of IMO Instruments Code (IIIC). These updated charts will reduce navigational risk and improve the safety of ships, cargo and crew. Data will also support a range of environmental and scientific applications, enabling Belize to better manage the marine environment in these areas. By supporting safe navigation in the region, it is expected to bring economic benefits to Belize by encouraging access for its growing cruise ship sector, and maximizing efficiency of trade by enabling ships
ThunderFish Alpha AUV Delivered to Kraken
A next generation autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed for deep sea military, commercial and scientific applications, the ThunderFish Alpha, has been delivered to Kraken Sonar Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kraken Sonar Inc. The ThunderFish Alpha AUV – formerly known as DEDAVE – was developed by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute and will be used as a technology demonstrator platform to support ongoing development of Kraken's underwater sensor and robotics programs. In March 2017, Kraken announced an exclusive licensing agreement for underwater robotics
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