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Teledyne Marine Vehicles Comparison Brochure

Teledyne Marine Vehicles Comparison Brochure
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Teledyne Marine Vehicles Comparison Brochure

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Overview
Teledyne Marine specializes in manufacturing a wide array of unmanned underwater vehicles, including AUVs, gliders, and ROVs, tailored for research, defense, and oil and gas industries. These vehicles provide reliable and cost-effective solutions for underwater exploration and data collection.
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
The Gavia AUV is a modular platform ideal for offshore surveys, equipped with obstacle avoidance sonar, GPS, and satellite communication. The SeaRaptor AUV is designed for deep-water surveys up to 6000m, offering advanced capabilities.
Autonomous Underwater Gliders
Slocum gliders are buoyancy-driven vehicles for long-range ocean observation, capable of carrying over 40 sensors. They are cost-effective alternatives to traditional ships, operating in harsh conditions and transmitting real-time data.
Autonomous Profiling Floats
APEX profiling floats are known for reliability and data quality, used in the Argo program. They operate at depths up to 2000m, with the APEX Deep variant reaching 6000m, customizable with various sensors.
Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
Teledyne SeaBotix ROVs are compact and reliable, used for military and commercial applications, providing safe solutions for tasks that pose risks to personnel.
Surface Vehicles
The Z-Boats and Q-Boats are designed for hydrographic surveys and ADCP deployment, offering flexibility and safety in challenging survey areas.
Specifications and Features
The document details specifications for various vehicles, including dimensions, weight, depth ratings, battery options, and sensor configurations. Communication and navigation systems are highlighted, with satellite and acoustic communication options.
Software
Slocum Fleet Mission Control (SFMC) software manages multiple glider deployments, offering waypoint planning, real-time sensor monitoring, and customizable maps to enhance operational efficiency.
Remotely Operated Surface Vehicles
Oceanscience specializes in remote boats for deploying ADCPs and water quality monitoring instruments, customizable for specific projects and equipped with GPS and radio modems.
Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles
Teledyne SeaBotix manufactures modular ROVs for observation and inspection, suitable for tasks like ship hull inspection and search operations, with an operational range up to 4000 meters.
Key Features
- Modularity: Efficient upgrades and maintenance.
- Flexibility: Multiple sensors and payloads.
- Customization: Tailored for specific tasks.
Applications
Used by hydrographers and hydrologists for hydrologic monitoring, offering high data quality and stability in challenging environments.
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs)
Teledyne Marine provides detailed information on ADCPs and deployment platforms, emphasizing stable deployment for accurate data collection.
Specifications and Features
  • Trimaran Riverboats: Designed for multiple ADCP models, with innovative hull design for challenging conditions.
  • Tethered Vehicles: Includes Cable Chimp II for improved data collection in various water velocities.
  • Towed Vehicles: Chirp III, Mid-Tow, and Deep-Tow systems for different depths and applications.
Instrumentation
Compatible with various ADCPs and instruments, emphasizing versatility and adaptability.
Customization and Support
Teledyne Marine offers customized solutions and reliable support, emphasizing best-in-class products and engineered solutions.
Conclusion
Teledyne Marine is a leader in marine technology, providing comprehensive solutions for data collection and environmental monitoring across marine environments.
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Teledyne Marine Vehicles Comparison Brochure-1

Teledyne Marine Vehicles Teledyne Marine Vehicles Surface to Seafloor...One Supplier Slocum G3 Hybrid Glider

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Teledyne Marine Vehicles Comparison Brochure-2

eledyne Marine manufactures a wide selection of unmanned underwater vehicles operating throughout the water column from the surface to the seafloor. The Teledyne Marine Vehicles group is comprised of Benthos, Gavia, Oceanscience, SeaBotix, and Webb Research, all of whom are industry and technology leaders. The Teledyne Webb Research Slocum glider has earned its reputation at sea and continues to be the most reliable and versatile underwater glider with over 700 units delivered since 2002. The Gavia AUV has become the low logistics vehicle of choice for the offshore survey market. Gavia’s modular...

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Autonomous Teledyne Marine manufactures a wide range of autonomous vehicles for the research, defense, and oil and gas markets. Teledyne Marine autonomous vehicles are all proven, reliable platforms with years of operational history. Each vehicle is designed to carry a wide range of sensors in the most cost effective manner possible. Whether you're starting a new program or expanding an existing fleet, Teledyne Marine autonomous vehicles are the vehicles of choice.. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Teledyne Gavia's AUV is a self-contained, low logistics, modular survey platforms capable of delivering...

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Underwater Vehicles (AUVs & Gliders) AUV Specifications HULL Length Weight in Air Diameter Depth Rating 1 .5kWh lithium ion rechargeable cells per module. Up to 3 battery modules can be used on the vehicle for enhanced endurance Battery Module D ependent on speed and exact configuration. Typical Defence or Scientific configuration 7-8 hours at 3 knots per rechargeable battery module. Typically 5-6 hours at 3 knots per rechargeable battery module with all sensors (including swath bathymetry). Vehicle can be operated with up to 3 batteries for increased endurance or batteries can be field swapped...

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GENERAL Deployment Power Range Deployment Length Depth Options Navigation Communication Horizontal Speed Mass Dimensions Versatile, deployment with 1-2 people. LARS options available. Alkaline (A) / Rechargeable (Li) / Lithium (L) 350-1200 km / 700-3000km / 3000-13000 km 15-50 days / 1-4 months/ 4-18 months (4 to 150m) or (40 to 1000m) operating depth range* GPS, Pressure Sensor, Altimeter, Dead Reckoning RF Modem, Iridium (RUDICS), ARGOS, Acoustic Modem Buoyancy Engine: 0.35 m/s (0.68 knot) Average, up to 0.5 m/s (1 knots) with full drive. Thruster: Up to 1 m/s (2 knots) 55-70 kgs (dependent...

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Autonomous Profiling Floats The Argo standard profiling float. 50% of all Argo floats are APEX. Choose Argos or Iridium with GPS. Specifications HULL Aluminum (maximum depth: 2000m) Carbon Fiber (maximum depth: 2000m) Glass Sphere (maximum depth: 6000m) COMMUNICATIONS/TELEMETRY Argos Iridium Circuit Switch/RUDICS Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) ENERGY Alkaline Batteries Lithium Primary (Non-Rechargeable) FEATURES (CONFIGURATION DEPENDENT) Air Deployable Volunteer Observing Ship (VOS) Package Ice Avoidance Surface Temperature Compensator - Recommended Near Equator Handles Wood Shipping Crates (International)...

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Take ocean measurements to new depths. Rated to 6,000 meters, APEX Deep is your cost effective deep ocean profiler. Advanced Multi-Sensor N/A Standard N/A N/A Standard Optional N/A Standard Current Profiling N/A Standard N/A Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional N/A Optional Standard Standard Standard Optional Optional Sea-Bird SBE-41CP, RBR Argo RBR Aanderaa 4330, RINKO ARO-FT WET Labs FLbb (CD) Satlantic 504 WET Labs C-Rover SBE Float Deep SeaFET™ When Available Satlantic SUNA RAFOS Optional Sea-Bird SBE-41CP N/A Aanderaa...

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Remotely Operated TeLedyne Marine’s remotely operated vehicles have an operational range from the water’s surface to 4000m. Remotely operated surface vehicles from Teledyne Oceanscience are the industry leading survey and instrument boats for inland water and coastal areas. The remotely operated underwater vehicles from Teledyne SeaBotix represent flexible inspection platforms that are lightweight, powerful, and readily portable. Find out how the Teledyne Marine family of Remote Operated Vehicles can fulfill your next inspection or monitoring task. Surface Vehicles Underwater Vehicles Z-BOATS:...

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Specifications PHYSICAL Hull Length and Width Draft Weight of Base Boat/Payload Hull Material Motor REMOTE Navigation Remote Navigation Remote Frequency Navigation Remote Range Data Telemetry Range PERFORMANCE Typical Survey Speed Battery Endurance Battery Pack AVAILABLE INSTRUMENTATION All Z-Boat Survey Vehicles are available with optional HD video cameras and can accommodate most industry standard ADCPs All Z-Boats and Q-Boats are compatible with other sensors on the market and custom sensor integration is available on most models. 180 x 100cm (5.9 x 3.3ft) 0.28m 38kg/30kg (66Lbs) UV-Resistant...

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Dual Brushless 24V DC Outdrives Hitec with Vessel Telemetry 3x 24v 4.5Ah NiMH Battery Pack Teledyne RD Instruments RiverPro Teledyne RD Instruments StreamPro Teledyne RD Instruments RiverRay Teledyne RD Instruments Rio Grande Teledyne RD Instruments Monitor Sontek RiverSurveyor M9/SS Linkquest Flowquest Underwater Vehicles

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LBV300-5 300 m (1,000 ft) 520 mm (20.5 in) 445 mm (17.5 in) 260 mm (10.2 in) 13 kg (28.7 lbs) Hi-res color with 180° tilt Ultra bright LED (tracking camera) 2 forward, 1 vertical, 1 lateral Brushless DC direct drive 7 kgf (15.4 lbf) 3 kgf (6.6 lbf) 7.5 kgf (16.5 lbf) 2.8 knots (1.44 m/sec) Tether Diameter Max. Tether Working Load Breaking Strength CRAWLER SKID ATTACHMENT Patented Vortex Suction Drive Mechanism Single rugged case, w/monitor, OCU & power supply Single rugged case, w/monitor, OCU & power supply Single rugged case, w/monitor, OCU & power supply Remotely Operated Vehicles

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3 knots (1.54 m/sec) Varies with payload vLBV300 300 m (1,000 ft) 625 mm (24.6 in) 390 mm (15.4 in) 390 mm (15.4 in) 18 kg (39.9 lbs) Hi-res color with 180° tilt Ultra bright LED (tracking camera) 4 vectored, 2 vertical Brushless DC direct drive 18.1-22.5 kgf (40-50 lbf) variable 7.3-15.2 kgf (16.2-33.5 lbf) variable 9 kgf (19.8 lbf) 3 knots (1.54 m/sec) 625 mm (24.6 in) 390 mm (15.4 in) 390 mm (15.4 in) 18 kg (39.9 lbs) Hi-res color with 180° tilt Ultra bright LED (tracking camera) 4 vectored, 2 vertical Brushless DC direct drive 625 mm (24.6 in) 638 mm (25.1 in) 455 mm (17.9 in) 30 kg (66 lbs)...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.