AGISTAR’s Automatic Winch for Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) is designed to streamline and automate the deployment and recovery of underwater sensors, sampling devices, and scientific instruments. Read more >>
Integrated directly with the USV platform, the system supports reliable remote and autonomous operations while reducing the need for manual intervention. The automatic winch is developed for demanding marine environments, providing precise cable control, real-time monitoring, and controlled deployment of payloads to depths of up to 35 meters. This capability enables underwater measurement and sampling activities to be carried out with increased efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
AGISTAR’s system is suited to a broad range of applications, such as oceanographic research, environmental monitoring, water quality assessment, bathymetric surveys, and deep-water sampling operations. Sensors and instruments can be deployed to a predefined depth, remain at the required position while data is collected, and then be recovered automatically by the USV.
Autonomous Deployment & Mission Control
The winch is managed through integrated control software, enabling either remote operation or inclusion within an autonomous mission plan. Through the vessel’s control interface, operators have real-time visibility of deployment status, cable length, and overall system performance. The system can also be synchronized with onboard navigation and positioning systems so that collected data is accurately referenced according to both depth and location.
A range of payloads can be deployed using the AGISTAR Automatic Winch, including water quality probes, CTD sensors, underwater cameras, sonar systems, and custom scientific instruments. The system’s compact design allows it to be integrated into AGISTAR’s custom USV platforms while maintaining vessel stability and operational performance.
The AGISTAR Automatic Winch combines automation, precision control, and robust marine engineering to expand the capabilities of USVs and facilitate efficient data collection in areas where traditional vessel operations may be difficult, costly, or unsafe.
For environmental monitoring, scientific research, and deep-water sampling missions, the AGISTAR Automatic Winch provides a reliable solution for the autonomous deployment and recovery of underwater instruments.
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