Teledyne Marine has unveiled the Teledyne Compact Navigator at Ocean Business 2025, an advanced, ultra-compact autonomous integrated navigation solution with extreme optimization on size, weight, power, performance, and functionality.
Ideal for small subsea and surface vehicles, the Teledyne Compact Navigator expands the scope of inspection and survey applications, delivering precision navigation in a compact form.
Available in two depth-rated versions—4000m and 300m—the Compact Navigator was developed with Teledyne Marine’s proprietary technology in collaboration with leading navigation experts and key ROV and AUV companies.
Key Advantages:
- Ultra-Compact High-Accuracy Navigator: Measures only Ø114mm x 135mm, fitting within the volume of most standalone DVLs, while still outperforming much larger navigation systems
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption: Uses less than 7 watts, a breakthrough in energy efficiency. Allowing missions to last longer and extending the time before a vehicle needs to surface.
- Seamless Integration: A single lightweight unit with minimal cabling simplifies installation, reduces costs, and frees up valuable space on compact vehicles.
The Compact Navigator’s fully autonomous operation eliminates the need for external aiding or operator intervention, ensuring ease of use. It features comprehensive connectivity, with power, Ethernet, dual triggers, and serial connections accessible via a single connector. The advanced phased array DVL technology enhances performance while maintaining its compact size, allowing the instrument to sit flush with an AUV or ship hull.
Designed for versatility, the Compact Navigator supports a wide range of applications, from ROVs and AUVs to shallow water surface navigation, GNSS-denied environments, and dynamic positioning for surface vehicles.
The Compact Navigator combines true North-seeking gyrocompass-grade performance with a rich WebUI for integration, operation, and troubleshooting. With a factory-calibrated design and battery backup option, it ensures high reliability in demanding environments.
Unlike traditional surface navigation systems, the Compact Navigator operates independently of GNSS, making it resistant to jamming or signal loss. This is particularly crucial for shallow water navigation, where traditional GNSS-dependent systems can fall short. The Compact Navigator is ITAR-free, ensuring easy export, worldwide availability and local technical support.
Rolf Christensen, Head of Product Management at Teledyne Marine, commented, “The Compact Navigator represents a significant leap forward in navigation technology. It’s ultra-compact design, high-accuracy, premium titanium construction, and ability to operate in challenging acoustic environments make it the new ‘go-to’ choice for operators requiring reliable, high-performance navigation in both subsea and surface applications.”
Visit Teledyne Marine at Ocean Business 2025, Stand T7, to learn more about the Compact Navigator.
