Technical Specifications

General information

Length From 1.8m (Base Vehicle) depending on configuration
(Typical MCM 2.2m --2,3m depending on Navigation selected, Survey 2.7m)
Weight in air From 49 kg (Base Vehicle) (Typical MCM 62kg, Survey 79 kg) Exact weight can vary
Diameter 200mm
Depth rating 500m or 1000m
Max speed 5.5+ knots
Endurance Dependant on configuration and speed.
Typical: 6 hours at 3 knots (MCM configurations) and 4 hours at 3 knots (Survey configuration) With one battery module. This can be augmented by adding an additional battery module or by field swapping battery modules.
Memory Control Module has as standard dedicated solid state memory cards for vehicle log files and side scan sonar (Marine Sonic). Bathymetric Sensor, camera and other side scans have dedicated memory
Battery 1.2 kWh lithium ion rechargeable in a single Gavia battery module. Battery modules can be charged in Gavia or externally of the vehicle. Two battery modules can be used simultaneously to extend range and duration

Communication

Wireless LAN LAN IEEE 802.11g compliant
Satellite communications Iridium modem with full global coverage
Satellite tracking Via Iridium link supported by independent emergency battery back-up in case of system failure
Acoustic modem For tracking and status updates
Data Transfer Data can be transferred using the WLAN or fast Ethernet

Navigation 

GPS receiver on surface Standard: WAAS / EGNOS GPS receiver supported by back-up battery in case of system failure or power loss of main systems. DGPS available as an option.
Electronic compass (on surface and underwater) Magnetic compass and orientation sensor
DVL-aided Inertial Navigation High or Standard Precision Kearfott INS coupled with Teledyne RDI DVL
Acoustic Several solutions available

Payloads

Various, typical payloads include Camera, Side Scan, Swath Bathymetry, AutoTracker, Sound Velocity, CTD, Optical Backscatter, O2. Custom payload modules are available. More in-depth details under Payloads.

Further information available upon request.