SeaOtter MkII
This advanced version of the SeaOtter AUV is specially designed for various military and commercial purposes, strictly adhering to a modular approach with regard to structure, propulsion, energy, communication, navigation and payload. Its main tasks include:
- Mine detection and countermeasures
- Covert intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
- Rapid environmental assessment
- Sea bed mapping
- Hydrographical surveys
The vehicle is based on the SeaOtter MkI AUV and systematically pursues the philosophy of enhancing proven technology.
SeaOtter MkII can be equipped with a fibre-optic cable to allow real-time data transfer. In this mode, further applications such as integration of a manipulator module are possible.
Technical Details / Features
Dimensions | Length: 3.65m Width: 1.10m Heigth: 0.50m |
Weight | Approx. 1000 kg |
Max Payloadweight | Up to 160 kg (depending on split up between |
Operating Depth | Up to 600m |
Speed | -0.5 kts up to max 7 kts |
Endurance | up to 20 hrs @ 4 kts |
Power supply | Rechargeable Lithium Polymer (redundant |
Navigation | Aided Inertial System (AINS) (IMU, DVL, |
Communication | LAN (on deck), radio, WIFI, IRIDIUM, |
System Sensors | CTD-Probe, TV Camera (forward, down |
Safety equipment | ARGOS, IRIDIUM, Emergency Pinger, |
Payload | Modular payload section, Standard Payload |
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