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Slocum G3 Glider
A buoyancy-driven ocean glider offered in shallow and deep configurations for long-duration water-column observation.
Underwater glider4–150 m or 40–1,000 mpublished maximum depth
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Marine |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Vehicle class | Underwater glider |
| Person-portable | Yes |
| Maximum operating depth | 4–150 m or 40–1,000 m |
| Endurance | 15 days to 18 months, configuration dependent |
| Range | 350–13,000 km, configuration dependent |
| Length | 1.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.22 m |
| Beam | Not published |
| Height | Not published |
| Weight | 55–70 kg |
| Speed | 0.35 m/s average; up to 0.5 m/s under buoyancy drive |
| Power system | Alkaline, rechargeable lithium or primary lithium |
| Navigation | GPS, pressure sensor, altimeter and dead reckoning |
| Communications | RF, Iridium, ARGOS and optional acoustic modem |
| Sensors & payloads | Broad oceanographic sensor integration |
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