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A modular Canadian AUV family available in configurations for deep-ocean and under-ice survey.
Modular deep-ocean AUV3,000 or 6,000 mpublished maximum depth
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | International Submarine Engineering |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Vehicle class | Modular deep-ocean AUV |
| Person-portable | No |
| Maximum operating depth | 3,000 or 6,000 m |
| Endurance | 24–115 hours, configuration dependent |
| Range | 160–600 km, configuration dependent |
| Length | 4.5–7.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.74 m |
| Beam | Not published |
| Height | Not published |
| Weight | 620–1,700 kg |
| Speed | 0.75–2.5 m/s survey speed |
| Power system | 18–48 kWh lithium-ion |
| Navigation | PHINS INS, Teledyne RDI DVL, GNSS, obstacle avoidance and terrain following |
| Communications | Wi-Fi/UHF, acoustic communication and emergency Iridium |
| Sensors & payloads | Multibeam, side-scan/sub-bottom, SAS, magnetometer, camera/laser and CTD options |
“Not published” means no value was found in the cited primary source selected for this record. It is not an estimate.