AUVs are an ideal tool for oil spills, pipeline leak detection and inspection. They can also be utilized for post oil spill missions to measure hydrocarbons in the water column. AUVs can be deployed rapidly from vessels of opportunity or a dock, making a rapid response to any emergency situation simple.
Environmental Monitoring Applications
Emergency Response
The Industry Standard Compact Man-Portable AUV
- 100m Depth Rating
- Up to 12 Hour Mission Duration
- Versatile, Multi-Role Vehicle for Maximum Flexibility
- Full Suite of Standard Sensors
- Many Custom Payload Options
Full Capability In a Cost Effective System
- 600m & 1500m Depth Rating
- Up to 24 Hour Mission Duration
- Transportable System
- Modular Advanced Payload Options
- Multiple Launch & Recovery Options
Deep Water Workhorse
- 6000m Depth Rating
- Up to 22 Hour Mission Duration
- Proven Stern and Side Launch & Recovery System
- Reliable & Easy to Operate
- Configurable Sensor Suite
Water Quality
Hydroid AUVs can record temperature, salinity, turbidity and current as standard. They can also be equipped to detect algal blooms, dissolved oxygen, various gasses and particles in the water. Much of this data is collected during every mission. Dives can be planned to map thermoclines and pycnocline in 3 dimensions with return surveys for comparison providing temporal awareness.
AVAILABLE MARINE ROBOTS
The Industry Standard Compact Man-Portable AUV
- 100m Depth Rating
- Up to 12 Hour Mission Duration
- Versatile, Multi-Role Vehicle for Maximum Flexibility
- Full Suite of Standard Sensors
- Many Custom Payload Options
Full Capability In a Cost Effective System
- 600m & 1500m Depth Rating
- Up to 24 Hour Mission Duration
- Transportable System
- Modular Advanced Payload Options
- Multiple Launch & Recovery Options
Ecosystem Assessment
Larger AUVs are sometimes used for fish stock assessment surveys and can be equipped with acoustic sensors to detect and quantify fish, krill and plankton. The standard acoustic sensors and cameras provide point source and non-point source tracking and 3D views of water columns and are useful for benthic habitat mapping. Volumetric calculations using synthetic aperture data provide a unique way to assess coral.
AVAILABLE MARINE ROBOTS
The Industry Standard Compact Man-Portable AUV
- 100m Depth Rating
- Up to 12 Hour Mission Duration
- Versatile, Multi-Role Vehicle for Maximum Flexibility
- Full Suite of Standard Sensors
- Many Custom Payload Options
Full Capability In a Cost Effective System
- 600m & 1500m Depth Rating
- Up to 24 Hour Mission Duration
- Transportable System
- Modular Advanced Payload Options
- Multiple Launch & Recovery Options
Limnology
Limnology, also called freshwater science, is the study of inland waters such as lakes, ponds, rivers, springs, streams and wetlands. It includes both fresh and salt water present in man-made or natural forms. The AUVs are perfectly suited to this application, as they can be controlled from the shoreline and operated in shallow water.
AVAILABLE MARINE ROBOTS
The Industry Standard Compact Man-Portable AUV
- 100m Depth Rating
- Up to 12 Hour Mission Duration
- Versatile, Multi-Role Vehicle for Maximum Flexibility
- Full Suite of Standard Sensors
- Many Custom Payload Options