Wave Glider
Autonomous Surface Vehicle for Ocean Monitoring
The Wave Glider is the most experienced unmanned surface vehicle on the planet. Wave-and solar-powered Wave Gliders can host or tow a range of sensors, so you can collect and communicate real-time ocean data over long durations and in varying sea states.
Liquid Robotics
Sunnyvale, US
Description
The Wave Glider is the most experienced unmanned surface vehicle on the planet. Wave-and solar-powered Wave Gliders can host or tow a range of sensors, so you can collect and communicate real-time ocean data over long durations and in varying sea states.
Specifications
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More information
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Applications
Gateway Communications (sub-sea to space)Meteorological & Oceanographic Measurements (METOC)Maritime Domain AwarenessAnti-submarine WarfareSeismic SurveyHydrocarbon Monitoring
Distinguishable features
Wave propulsion & solar energy1 million nautical miles travelled to date Operations through doldrums and hurricanes/typhoons
Commercial Options
Open/Extensible platform5-20W avg. continuous power
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General
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Length [m]
3.05
Width [m]
0.81
Height [m]
0.023
Min. weight of USV in air [kg]
790
Max. Weight of USV in air [kg]
790
Portable
Y
Draft [m]
15
Number of thrusters
1
Thruster specifications
Solar-powered, electric thruster provides additional propulsion to the wave powered propulsion
Chassis
carbon fibre
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Communication and Control
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Type of Communication
Iridium (SBD and optional RUDICS), Cellular, Wi-Fi
Auto- control
Yes
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Navigation and Payload
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Navigation sensors - standard
Solid State Magnetometer & 12 channel GPS
Payload sensors - standard
Water Speed, AIS Receiver, Weather Station
Payload sensors - optional
Datawell Wave Height, Camera, SeaBird CTD, Teledyn
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Operations
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Min. turning radius [m]
10
Operational Area
Offshore
Max. speed [kn]
3
Min. crew size
0
Min. required number of surface computers
1
Max. Remote Operating Range {m}
6500
Available size of storage room
93
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Energy and Propulsion
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Propulsion
Marine
Energy Source
Wave and Solar
Propulsion Power
Wave and electric thruster
Endurance at nominal power [hr]
8760
