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Seaglider - The long endurance AUV

Seaglider - The long endurance AUV
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MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE BY PROVIDING SEAGLIDER™ THE LONG ENDURANCE AUV OUR MISSION We shall earn the respect and recognition for our dedication to provide innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation at sea. By utilizing and integrating our technology, experience and competencies in positioning, hydroacoustics, communication, control, navigation, simulation, and automation, we aim to give our customers The Full Picture. The Full Picture yields professional solutions and global services that make a difference enabling you to stay ahead of the competition. OUR...

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Seaglider™ is a powerful and expandable tool for ocean data collection. A deep-diving AUV, Seaglider™ measures temperature, salinity and other quantities in the ocean, sending back the collected data using global satellite telemetry. HIGHLY EFFICIENT PROPULSION METHOD Rather than an electrically driven propeller, Seaglider™ uses wings and small changes in buoyancy to achieve forward motion. The combination of this extremely efficient propulsion method and the vehicle's low drag composite fairings & specially designed pressure hull results in the longest endurance of any commercial glider...

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CLOUD-BASED DATA COLLECTION AND STORAGE Seaglider™ receives commands and sends back data using global satellite telemetry. With the cloud-based basestation, Seaglider™ is piloted and data is accessed from anywhere in the world. Data is available for review 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Daily backups guard against data loss. RUDICS connected via Iridium ground station. Additional options to connect the basestation and satellite are also available. The pilot communicates with the launch and recovery team as needed. DEPLOYED SEAGLIDER™ The Seaglider™ has been launched from any vessel of...

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ACCESSORIES Seaglider™ accommodates a wide variety of sensors to meet user requirements. Custom sensor packages can be developed upon request. Contact KONGSBERG for more information about integrating optional sensors. KONGSBERG offers a number of system accessories that make the deployment and operation of Seaglider™ more convenient. Items marked with an asterisk are normally included in the standard package. PHOTSYNTHETICALLY ACTIVE RADIATION (PAR) SENSOR: BIOSPHERICAL INSTRUMENTS QSP-2150 Measures the spectral range of solar light (400-700 nm) used by marine plants and algae for...

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To properly maintain Seaglider™, KONGSBERG recommends purchasing at least one of each of the Refurbishment Fixtures and the necessary Refurbishment Tools / Consumables. Fixtures are available to customers who have completed the Seaglider™ Refurbishment Training Course. FIXTURES • Aft End-cap Holder: This fixture secures the aft end-cap during maintenance • Pressure Hull Bench Clamp (Whirligig): This fixture safely secures the pressure hull while allowing 360-degree manipulation during the preparation, inspection and maintenance of Seaglider™ • CT Sail Calibration Fixture: This fixture...

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Seaglideds robust design makes it suitable for operation in virtually any ocean environment. Satellite telemetry allows operation of the vehicles in the remotest comers of the world without the need for a support vessel.

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Seaglider™ collects oceanographic data and performs a variety of other missions for researchers, military & government planners and the offshore oil and gas industry. The system can be used for many applications including: APPLICATIONS • Surface and sub-surface current profiling • Physical/chemical/biological oceanography • Monitoring and modelling of sea and weather conditions • Anti-submarine warfare • Carbon cycle studies • Support of seismic operations • Persistent environmental monitoring for safety and environmental protection • Identification and tracking of chemical, biological...

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The Seaglider™ modular architecture accommodates a wide variety of sensors and payloads, enabling a broad range of subsurface missions. To meet the ever evolving needs of ocean monitoring, Seaglider™ is continually developed in order to expand the vehicle’s data gathering capabilities. Seaglider™ customers are making a difference studying challenging environments as demonstrated below: STUDYING THE SOUTHERN OCEAN A team of international researchers is using Seaglider™ to leverage South Africa’s geographical advantage to study the polar climate and ecosystems in the Southern Ocean. Four...

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STANDARD COMPONENTS • Low drag outer fairing with payload bay • Wings and rudder • Isopycnal pressure hull • Main and secondary lithium sulfuryl chloride primary batteries • Pressure sensor • GPS • Iridium modem • Combined GPS / Iridium antenna • Acoustic transponder/altimeter • 3-Axis compass • 850cc variable buoyancy device with boost pump • Basestation software • Internal magnetic on / off switch • External on-deck communication port SYSTEM OPTIONS • External on / off shorting plug • Argos tag for redundant location service • High Pressure boost pump for greater shallow dive efficiency •...

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SEAGLIDER™ TRAINING SEAGLIDER™ SERVICES OPERATIONAL TRAINING A five day training course designed to instruct new and existing Seaglider™ users on how to operate their systems effectively and safely. During this training attendees will: • Learn the details of all system components and sub-assemblies • Assemble, disassemble and pack the vehicle for shipment • Perform deployment and recovery operations • Optimise vehicle flight performance • Prepare and execute mission plans • Collect and analyze sensor data REFURBISHMENT TRAINING A four day training course to instruct Seaglider™ users on how...

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LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT GLOBAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT PLANNING & DESIGN PROJECT ENGINEERING INSTALLATION & OPERATION & MODERNISATION & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONING MAINTENANCE On-line support» fBT~~ Technical support» Design and I software engineering » Designed to purpose - maintained to last Our life cycle management service will assist our customers throughout all the phases, from design to commissioning and during the operational life time. Solid in-house competence, both in system design and user competence enables us to provide solutions that are fit to purpose and thus yields...

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