Sonardyne has published a complete whitepaper that outlines essential technical adn practical factors to consider when utilizing unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for data collection from both short- and long-term sensors situated in coastal and offshore environments. These sensing and measurement devices are frequently positioned on the seabed and within the water column for various marine applications. Employing USVs for data gathering offers notable benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and logistical simplicity compared to conventional methods that rely on manned vessels or surface buoys.
Access the complete whitepaper on Sonardyne’s website here.
This whitepaper addresses the following key topics:
- Data specifications – including security measures, data volume, retrieval frequency, and the duration required for onsite data collection
- Sensor placement – considering factors such as proximity to the USV base, water depth, and environmental influences like noise levels and wave conditions
- Choosing the right USV – options include low-power models (utilizing environmental energy), high-power variants (diesel or diesel-electric), or hybrid systems
- Selection of seafloor instruments, featuring insights into Sonardyne’s 6G product line, which ensures dependable and efficient long-range data dialog with high output power
- Topside systems that facilitate communication with underwater data collection instruments
- Strategies for managing data collection operations
- Sonardyne’s offerings in coastal and offshore data collection, along with various USV services, including real-world customer case studies
Sonardyne offers an extensive array of sensor technologies, USV platforms, and services designed to enhance the acquisition and retrieval of data from underwater sensors. To learn more,download the full whitepaper from Sonardyne’s website.
