Marine Mapping & Surveying
Our sensor-agnostic USVs can be equipped with a wide range of mapping and surveying solutions from leading manufacturers, with options including single- and multibeam echo sounders, side scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, EO/IR cameras and more. With the ability to be managed remotely from shore-based control centers, our uncrewed vessels significantly enhance the efficiency and flexibility of survey missions while minimizing risks and fatigue for operators.
Specific survey use cases include:
- Bathymetric surveys – cost-effectively mapping out the dynamically changing characteristics of the ocean floor under highly challenging conditions
- Hydrographic surveys – accurately capturing features of the seabed and coastline to update nautical charts and ensure safe marine operations
- Geological & seabed surveys – utilizing a comprehensive suite of sensors to map hazards, archaeological potential, and other geological attributes
Oceanographic Data Collection
Equipped with advanced oceanographic, meteorological, geophysical, or biological sensor packages, USVs are a cost-effective alternative to traditional data-gathering methods, and can operate in challenging areas such as shallow and coastal areas where other research vessels may struggle.
Use cases include:
- Environmental research & assessment – by deploying advanced sensors for comprehensive data collection, and mapping and visualizing the seafloor and underwater structures, USVs can aid in understanding how the underwater environment changes over time and our impact upon it
- Climate change monitoring – USVs can rapidly and repeatedly gather critical data such as wind speed, wave height, water temperature, and water quality, allowing researchers to gain valuable information on climate change and meteorological conditions.
- Marine life data collection – echosounders, sonars and other marine technologies can be used to detect and track marine life, enabling more efficient and sustainable fishing operations and improving our knowledge of marine ecosystems
Inspection & Monitoring
USVs and autonomy technologies are ideal for enhancing the efficiency of inspection and maintenance of maritime infrastructure and facilities, including bridges, ports, wind farms, and offshore oil and gas facilities. This enables these assets to continue operating at peak condition with minimal downtime.
Our USVs can also be equipped to act as transportation, deployment and support vessels for ROVs and AUVs, providing reliable power and communications capabilities as the underwater vehicles carry out their missions.
Security & Surveillance
Our USVs can autonomously patrol harbors, ports and other sensitive areas, providing reliable detection of vessels, divers and other potential threats to security. They can also be used to detect UXO (unexploded ordnance) and other explosive hazards while keeping operators out of harm’s way.