SeaExplorer Glider
The SeaExplorer X2 is a next-generation glider designed for a large range of oceanographic, defence and oil & gas applications. Its rechargeable battery and its fully-interchangeable payloads greatly simplify its maintenance and enable huge savings of time and money, making it the glider with the lowest cost of ownership in the market. The SeaExplorer vehicle moves through the water by varying its buoyancy, resulting in very long endurance and stealthy actuation.
ALSEAMAR
Meyreuil, FR
Description
The SEAEXPLORER vehicle moves through the water by varying its buoyancy, resulting in very long endurance and stealthy actuation.It resurfaces regularly to transmit information back to the operator including its GPS-position, scientific data and internal parameters.
Specifications
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Operations
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Min. turning radius [m]
20
Launch and Recovery System
upon request
Max. speed [kn]
1
Min. crew size
2
Min. required number of surface computers
1
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General
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Length [m]
2
Width [m]
0.25
Height [m]
0.25
Min. weight of AUV in air [kg]
59
Max. Weight of AUV in air [kg]
59
Portable
Y
Crane required
N
Maximum payload [kg]
8
Maximum depth rating [m]
1000
Number of thrusters
2
Thruster specifications
Thrusters are optional
Hovering capabilities
Intrinsic
Propulsion or glider
Glider
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Telemetry and Control
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Acoustic telemetry
Y
Radio telemetry
Y
Data sent to the surface
Navigation and payload data can be downloaded when the glider is surfacing
Control parameters sent to the AUV
New commands routes
Emergency recovery procedure
Autonomous Drop-weightLocator Pinger Argos
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Navigation and Payload
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Navigation sensors - standard
Compas, IRIDIUM Modem, GPS, Altimeter
Payload sensors - standard
CTD(Sea-Bird); DO(Sea-Bird); Chlorophyll (WetLabs);CDOM (WetLabs); Turbidity (WetLabs); Hydrocarbon(ALSEAMAR); Methane (Franatech); Sewage &Pesticides(ALSEAMAR); Acoustic Recorder(ALSEAMAR);Altimeter; ADCP (Nortek);
Payload sensors - optional
Lisst, Nitrate (SUNA), PCO2, Ph, Micro Plastic, Turbulence Upon request
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Battery
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Total energy content [Wh]
Rechargeable Li-ion
Endurance at nominal power [hr]
2 Months
Battery swap
Y
Recharge time from empty [hr]
24
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More information
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Applications
Oceanography & SciencePollution DetectionWater Quality MonitoringMarine Mammals AssessmentOil & Gas
Distinguishable features
Rechargeable Lithium batteriesLarge interchangeable, wet & dry, payload sectionsAll internal actuators (Leak-safe) and wingless designLarge ballast volume (1L)2 Independent CPUOpen-source Firmware (Linux/C++)Ballast: 1L (+/- 500cc)No External Moving PartsUser-Friendly Piloting Software
