Ecosystem health monitoring Real-time collection of oceanographic data Fisheries Research Military oceanography Upper ocean dynamics EEZ monitoring Back to top Features Highly stable, reliable and robust vehicle with proven hydrodynamic characteristics. 500m PC based operating system Custom configurations Generates its own power for vehicle control Real-time vehicle control with manual override Emergency override command for critical situations Bottom Information System 'At Sea' training provided The SeaSoar system has been designed as a flexible package. The standard system comprises the underwater vehicle, hydraulic unit, towing bridle, deck control unit and PC based 'SeaFlight' SeaSoar Flight Control Software and all relevant handbooks. The sensor payload can be designed to meet individual customer's requirements. Back to top SeaSoar is a highly versatile towed undulating vehicle used to deploy a wide range of oceanographic monitoring equipment.
Maximum depth achieved is dependent upon system configuration.
The PC based SeaSoar Deck Control Unit onboard the ship enables the operator to have real-time computer control over the vehicle s flight profile together with the storage and display of the flight parameters. Sampled data, obtained from sensors mounted in SeaSoar, are transmitted to the towing vessel for processing, display and storage via a multi-core tow cable. The high data rate and versatility of sensor and sampling packages make SeaSoar an effective and productive platform for large scale data collection. The payload area is located within a stainless steel, deep-sided frame which provides strength and volume for instrumentation installation. Quick release stainless steel panels, top and bottom, can be removed without tools and give maximum possible accessibility to the payload.