Join 40,000+ geospatial professionals and get technology news delivered straight to your inbox every week. Subscribe today.

me120-usv-on-the-sea.png
me120-usv-launch-from-ship-2.png

ME120 USVs Grouped Up to Survey Ocean Surface with CTD

OceanAlpha USV

Two ME120 USVs from OceanAlpha were applied in a trial to conduct surface physical oceanography survey with equipment like CTD. The team assessed the communication range, endurance, and data transmission performance of the USVs to evaluate if and how they can be widely deployed in the project.

Date:    November 20, 2019

Location:   Southeast sea area off Wanshan island, Zhuhai

Platform:  ME120 unmanned surface vessel

This sea trial is carried out under the Rapid Networking Observation Project of Air-Sea Interface Parameters, a key research and development plan of China.

Two unmanned surface vessel(USV), also known as autonomous surface vessel(ASV), from OceanAlpha, were applied in this trial to conduct physical oceanography survey with equipment like CTD. The team assessed the communication range, endurance, and data transmission performance of the USVs to evaluate if and how they can be widely deployed in the project.

The USVs being launched from the mother ship

ME120 working on the sea

ME120 grouped up to conduct the survey

Surveyor monitor the networking operation remotely

Conclusion: The ME120 USV successfully collected consistent conductivity, temperature, and depth from the survey area, basing on stable line-tracking and real-time data transmission performance. The trial proved the feasibility of applying medium-size unmanned surface vessels like ME120 in the networking survey of surface physical oceanology elements.

Do you have questions about this case study?

Get in touch with OceanAlpha USV, and they would be happy to answer any questions you have about pricing, suitability, availability, specs, etc.

Ask a question

OceanAlpha USV team is happy to assist.

OceanAlpha USV

We're available on all weekdays and usually reply within 1-2 working days.

Please provide detailed information. Your input helps OceanAlpha USV assist you effectively.

Let us know a little about you and your contact information.

Do you represent a company or organization?

Before we proceed, would you be interested in subscribing to our newsletter?

By completing this form, you acknowledge and agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Thank you for your message! Our team tipically to respond to inquiries within 1-2 business days.