SeaOtter MkI (AUV - Mine Detection and Classification, ISR, REA)

This proven AUV system is adapted to modern requirements in navigation software and mission management and is the ideal system for ship and port protection. The vehicle ensures precise positioning, stability and manoeuvrability for an accurate data collection. The on-board system provides all necessary position, status and time information to ensure effective and efficient performance throughout the mission. High positional accuracy and accurate stabilization of the vehicle throughout the collection of data allows the mapping of raw data to be implemented directly, without post-processing and to obtain the necessary correlation of the survey mosaic especially in a complex environment like a harbour.

In order to cope with the harbour inspection requirements the AUV is fitted with the following basic payload

• Side Looking Sonar
• Sub Bottom Profiler and a
• Multi-Beam Echo Sounder
    

References

The SeaOtter MkI is operated at De Beers Marine and a German Military Test Range.

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