AUVSAutonomous Underwater Vehicles

Verified vehicle record · Current

Tethys LRAUV

MBARI’s first long-range AUV, developed for shore-launched biological and oceanographic missions and later licensed for commercial production.

By Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Long-range research AUVNot publishedpublished maximum depth

Technical specifications

ManufacturerMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
StatusCurrent
Vehicle classLong-range research AUV
Person-portableYes
Maximum operating depthNot published
EnduranceNot published
RangeNot published
LengthNot published
DiameterNot published
BeamNot published
HeightNot published
WeightNot published
SpeedNot published
Power systemNot published
NavigationNot published
CommunicationsNot published
Sensors & payloadsNot published

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

Primary applications

  • Biological monitoring
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Oceanographic research