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KONGSBERG Maritime along with its subsidiaries -KONGSBERG UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY, Inc. and HYDROID, Inc. - manufacture commercial off the shelf (COTS) Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and AUV-related equipment under the HUGIN®, MUNIN®, SEAGLIDER AND REMUS brand names. As AUV industry leaders, these three companies combined, have fielded over 300 vehicles word-wide. As COTS manufacturers, KONGSBERG, KONGSBERG UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY, Inc. and HYDROID, Inc. offer 24/7/365 support focused on ensuring that its AUVs are always operational. KONGSBERG MARITIME KONGSBERG Maritime is one of the...

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AUVs have revolutionized marine and ocean exploration. What was once an expensive, limited endeavour completely reliant on surface vessels is now accomplished by AUVs, or self-powered undersea robots that gather high-resolution remote spatial and temporal measurements. AUVs offer a nimble, flexible alternative to traditional surface vessels. They can glide close to the surface, dive to depths of more than 6000 meters, explore shallow waters or hover in hazardous areas where navigation is difficult. The benefits are numerous. AUVs have reduced the high costs of ocean exploration and sampling...

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The HUGIN* AUV program started in 1990 as a joint project between KONGSBERG, the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI), and Statoil. It has since evolved to be the most capable and successful commercial AUV in operation. HUGIN® is traditionally equipped with HiSAS or SSS, MBE, SBP and camera, plus a range of environmental sensors that can all operate concurrently. Available with a range of modular payload and energy options, the HUGIN® AUV can run for up to 80 hours at The vehicle is launched and recovered using a Stinger ramp system. The Stinger extends over the stern of the ship...

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REMUS The REMUS AUV is the culmination of 15 years of leading-edge R&D and boasts a proven track record for highly reliable and consistent field operations in marine applications utilizing a powerful and versatile suite of available high performance sensors. REMUS AUVs are offered in three vehicle classes: the lightweight, compact, man-portable REMUS 100; the highly versatile, modular REMUS 600; and the REMUS 6000, a deep-water workhorse. All REMUS AUVs are built on a common and proven technology base incorporating the intuitive Vehicle Interface Program (VIP). This keeps vehicle...

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Fisheries Research & Habitat Mapping Both companies’ AUVs are used for monitoring and tracking the world’s fish population, including measuring the impact of over-fishing, habitat destruction, pollution and toxin levels, as well as determining how to increase the fish population. The vehicles can be outfitted with the best research sensors on the market, the SIMRAD EK60 Scientific Sounder, as well as acoustic fish trackers, ECO pucks, dissolved oxygen optode, nitrate analyzers, conductivity and temperature, depth and radiometers. Combine these data-collection tools with a wide range...

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Climate Change The oceans are a leading indicator of climate change; they are both affected by climate change and in turn affect the climate. Physical oceanographers use AUVs to study these changes and assess their impact on our future, including in the harshest environments on Earth - the poles and the deep ocean. The AUVs offer technologies and capabilities that can access these previously unreachable areas and collect the highest-quality data. Ocean Observatories Ocean observatories are platforms designed to study the ocean and answer fundamental questions about how the planet works....

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5ERBLIDER' Down to 4500 m Operating Depth Up to 80 Hours Mission Duration ♦ Most successful commercial AUV • HiSAS or SSS, MBE, SBP, camera, turbidity and CTD sensors - standard ♦ Additional options available • Sensors run simultaneously for multipurpose missions ♦ Comprehensive data sets obtained in a single dive • Sensors tightly integrated with the vehicle's navigation systems ♦ Launched and recovered using a Stinger ramp system ♦ Operates in conditions up to Sea State 4 • Vehicle, equipment & LARS easily installed in ISO containers on ships of opportunity 1000 m Operating Depth Up to 10...

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100 m Operating Depth Up to 12 Hours Mission Duration • Low logistics, two-man portable • Size and weight allows for economical overnight shipping • Simple deployment/recovery • Full suite of standard sensors for almost any subsea application • New sensors being integrated on a continuous basis • Modularity provides for multiple missions from the same vehicle • Proven ten year track record of reliability • Intuitive, Easy-to-learn Vehicle Interface Program (VIP) 600/1500 m Operating Depth Up to 45 Hours Mission Duration • Industry’s leading mid-weight AUV • Built on success of REMUS 100 •...

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Methodology Researchers are constantly monitoring the conditions of the world’s oceans and inland waterways in order to keep up with the ever-changing environment. The AUVs offer the mission flexibility to investigate any marine environment using a variety of tools, including water-quality sensors, sidescan sonars and chemical ’sniffers’. Emergency Response AUVs are an ideal tool for oil spills, pipeline leak detection and inspection. They can also be utilized for post oil spill missions to measure hydrocarbons in the water column. AUVs can be deployed rapidly from vessels of opportunity,...

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Marine Archaeology AUVs have revolutionized marine archaeology exploration. Thanks to the AUV’s endurance and modularity, researchers can now investigate larger geographic areas over longer time periods than ever before. What’s more, the AUV’s payload and mission flexibility allow the same vehicle to complete large-scale reconnaissance searches and high-resolution site investigations. Because the AUVs are customizable with an almost endless variety of instruments, archaeologists are guaranteed the right tool for the right mission. Deep Sea Ecology/Sea Bed Investigation KONGSBERG and HYDROID...

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