Seaglider
The long-range, high endurance Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
Collect data from the ocean for months at a time...
Perform persistent surveillance and reconnaissance...
Acquire data at a fraction of the cost of traditional vessels
and instruments...
and instruments...
The iRobot Seaglider is a deep-diving UUV designed for missions lasting many months and covering thousands of miles. Seaglider measures temperature, salinity and other quantities in the ocean, sending back data using global
satellite telemetry. More than 80 Seaglider UUVs have been delivered
to customers worldwide, including the U.S. Navy, government
agencies and research organizations.
satellite telemetry. More than 80 Seaglider UUVs have been delivered
to customers worldwide, including the U.S. Navy, government
agencies and research organizations.
- Oceanography
- Surveillance / Reconnaissance & Harbor Defense
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| Seaglider uses state-of-the-art oceanographic instrumentation to precisely measure temperature and conductivity as a function of depth. In addition to research applications, these measurements provide sound velocity profiles that are critical for characterizing acoustic propagation models. |
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| Seaglider operates at depths ranging from 50 to 1,000 meters, gliding up and down for up to seven months at a time using a buoyancy engine to change its density. Shifting internal masses provide both pitch and roll control for maneuvering. |
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| Seaglider communicates via Iridium satellite phone, sending back data and receiving commands. Data can be uploaded to the operator’s computer every time Seaglider surfaces. |
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| Seaglider comes prepared for deployment; the user sets the mission parameters with the basestation from anywhere in the world and begins the mission. If necessary, Seaglider can be reprogrammed and redirected each time it surfaces. |
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