AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

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A modular Canadian AUV family available in configurations for deep-ocean and under-ice survey.

By International Submarine Engineering

Modular deep-ocean AUV3,000 or 6,000 mpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerInternational Submarine Engineering
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classModular deep-ocean AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth3,000 or 6,000 m
Endurance24–115 hours, configuration dependent
Range160–600 km, configuration dependent
Length4.5–7.5 m
Diameter0.74 m
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
Weight620–1,700 kg
Speed0.75–2.5 m/s survey speed
Power system18–48 kWh lithium-ion
NavigationPHINS INS, Teledyne RDI DVL, GNSS, obstacle avoidance and terrain following
CommunicationsWi-Fi/UHF, acoustic communication and emergency Iridium
Sensors & payloadsMultibeam, 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.

Primary applications

  • Arctic survey
  • Seafloor mapping
  • Environmental monitoring