AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

Verified vehicle record · Historical

MUNIN

A modular, relatively low-logistics Kongsberg survey AUV documented for mid-water-depth mapping and pipeline work.

By Kongsberg Discovery

Medium survey AUV600 mpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerKongsberg Discovery
StatusHistorical
Vehicle classMedium survey AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth600 m
EnduranceUp to 9 hours per battery module
RangeNot published
Length4.0 m
Diameter0.34 m
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
WeightNot published
Speed2–4.5 kn
Power system5 kWh plus optional 5 kWh swappable module
NavigationNavP AINS, DVL, GPS and USBL
CommunicationsHydroacoustic, Wi-Fi and Iridium
Sensors & payloadsEM 2040M multibeam, EdgeTech side-scan, CT sensor and forward-looking sonar

“Not published” means no value was found in the cited primary source selected for this record. It is not an estimate.

Primary applications

  • Hydrographic surveying
  • Pipeline inspection
  • Seafloor mapping