AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

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SeaRaptor

A survey-grade abyssal AUV with removable batteries, data storage and configurable payload ports.

By Teledyne Marine

Deep-ocean survey AUV3,000 or 6,000 mpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerTeledyne Marine
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classDeep-ocean survey AUV
Person-portableNo
Maximum operating depth3,000 or 6,000 m
EnduranceApproximately 24 hours at 3 kn
Range130 km at 3 kn with standard battery and side-scan
LengthApproximately 5.5 m
DiameterApproximately 0.63 m
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
WeightApproximately 1,000–1,200 kg
Speed3 kn nominal; 4 kn maximum
Power system13 kWh standard or 16 kWh extended battery
NavigationNot published
CommunicationsWi-Fi, selectable RF, Iridium and acoustic modem
Sensors & payloadsSide-scan, multibeam, sub-bottom profiler, camera and acoustic sonar

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

Primary applications

  • Search and recovery
  • Marine archaeology
  • Hydrographic surveying
  • Deep-sea survey