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ecoSUBu-Science series AUVs
We have three pre-configured ecoSUBu5-Science series vehicles, u5 SVP, u5 CT and u5 CT-F. We provide pre-configured options for convenience only, ecoSUB users can define the payloads for any vehicle and make changes to the options below. We are happy to provide integration work packages for new payloads as long as they meet sensible requirement for size, weight and power consumption. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss further.
Our Science series of ecoSUB AUVs are focused on measuring physical and biogeochemical parameters. Collecting science data is key for this series of vehicles which are purposely designed for users in research, commercial and defence applications. Many sensors for measuring key parameters are available, however, most are not designed for use in autonomous platforms, especially not ones as small as ecoSUB. The ecoSUB team has worked with a wide range of sensor manufacturers to facilitate the availability of small, low power instruments, and continues to do so.
Our ecoSUBu5 is a micro-AUV, weighing only 4kg. It is designed with limited payload capacity and is only intended to carry one, or maybe two small sensors. ecoSUBu5-Science series vehicles are equipped to measure the following parameters:
Science series vehicles can all be fitted with an optional nano-modem to enable users to take advantage of Network Localisation for advanced navigation and an altimeter can be added to provide distance from the seabed and seabed tracking behaviours.
If you would like to discuss configurations for your science missions please do not hesitate to get in touch via [email protected].
Our Science series of ecoSUB AUVs are focused on measuring physical and biogeochemical parameters. Collecting science data is key for this series of vehicles which are purposely designed for users in research, commercial and defence applications. Many sensors for measuring key parameters are available, however, most are not designed for use in autonomous platforms, especially not ones as small as ecoSUB. The ecoSUB team has worked with a wide range of sensor manufacturers to facilitate the availability of small, low power instruments, and continues to do so.
Our ecoSUBu5 is a micro-AUV, weighing only 4kg. It is designed with limited payload capacity and is only intended to carry one, or maybe two small sensors. ecoSUBu5-Science series vehicles are equipped to measure the following parameters:
- Sound velocity
- Conductivity
- Temperature
- Salinity
- Chlorophyll-a
Science series vehicles can all be fitted with an optional nano-modem to enable users to take advantage of Network Localisation for advanced navigation and an altimeter can be added to provide distance from the seabed and seabed tracking behaviours.
If you would like to discuss configurations for your science missions please do not hesitate to get in touch via [email protected].
ecoSUBu5-Science SVPStandard payload:
Optional:
Our ecoSUBu5-Science SVP is a small, low cost solution offering an easy to use AUV platform with core parameters for speed of sound measurement. Sound velocity profiler output can be used to calculate salinity. The ecoSUBu5-Science SVP has been used for detecting thermocline depth and is a useful tool for vertical profiling applications.
The addition of an altimeter will provide bottom avoidance capability and also can be used with seabed tracking behaviours to enable the vehicle to fly at a set distance above the seabed. A nano-modem can be added to enable the use of Network Localisation for advanced navigation. |
ecoSUBu5-Science CTStandard payload:
Optional:
The ecoSUBu5-Science CT features the Valeport CT sensor, an inductive cell conductivity sensor with PRT temperature sensor.
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ecoSUBu5-Science CT-FStandard payload:
Optional:
The ecoSUBu5-Science CT-F provides a payload to measure conductivity, temperature and Chlorophyll-a for physical and biological parameter measurement. Chlorophyll-a is measured with an integrated Valeport Hyperion fluorometer.
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