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
dry elektronik and wet end)

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
2 x 18 kWh)

Navigation

Aided Inertial System (AINS) (IMU, DVL,
pressure sensor, SVS, GPS)

Communication

LAN (on deck), radio, WIFI, IRIDIUM,
FOC (option)

System Sensors

CTD-Probe, TV Camera (forward, down
looking), FLS* (obstacle avoidance)

Safety equipment

ARGOS, IRIDIUM, Emergency Pinger,
Flash Light, HVF Beacon

Payload

Modular payload section, Standard Payload
high resolution SSS, MBES, or user defined
Payload

 

 

 

* optional