Porter AUV
Porter is an extra-large AUV platform that can be powered by Li-ion battery or hydrogen fuel cell. It is capable of remaining underwater for up to 45 days at a time, covering up to 5000 line kilometres of survey in a single sortie.
With a maximum of 5000 litres of internal payload capacity divided into one or two bays, and the ability to fit custom skids, Porter can be equipped with a wide range of payloads and sensors and can be enhanced with the addition of various third-party autonomy packages tailored to mission-specific requirements.
Applications for the Porter XLAUV include:
- Ultra-long-range surveys with SAS/SSS, SBP, magnetometer, cameras and more
- Payload deployment & recovery
- ROV deployment & support
- Wireless power transfer for subsea assets
| Li-Ion Battery | Hydrogen Fuel Cell | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | 11.7 x 1.66 x 1.66 m | 11.7 x 1.66 x 1.66 m |
| Weight: | 7500 - 9000 kg | 8000 kg |
| Depth Rating: | 300, 1000 or 3000m | 300, 1000 or 3000m |
| Endurance: | 18-48 hrs | 925 hrs (38.5 days) |
| Max Range: | 100 – 260 km | 5000 km |
| Position Certainty: | 0.04% to 0.01% DT | 0.04% to 0.01% DT |
| Payload Bays: | Two 1.2 x 1 x 1 m bays or one single combined bay | Two 1.2 x 1 x 1 m bays or one single combined bay |
