Hovering small-class AUV for a maximum depth of 200 meters. Conceived for surveying with the latest sensor technology, and inspecting at close distance for mapping the seabed with the best accuracy. Simple operation from a variety of boats by a team of 2 persons.
KEY FEATURES
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Depth
200m
Endurance
8-10 hours
Velocity
0-3 knots
Weight
52 kg
Lenght
1.6 m
Width
0.46 m
Height
0.49 m
Hull diameter
0.23 m
Payload
8 litres
FEATURES
Distinctive advantages for your needs
Configured to fit your applications
Using the basic platform, the vehicle can be configured with the most appropriate equipment for navigation, communication, safety, and perception. The company has extensive experience integrating oceanographic equipment from reputable suppliers. Specific equipment can also be integrated to maintain compatibility with existing systems. The frontal payload area is a wetted volume that allows for the easy integration of transducers, optical sensors, and water parameter measurement sensors to adapt the vehicle to each customer’s application.
Lightweight but generous in capacity
SPARUS II can be easily operated by 2 persons, deployed manually with the help of its own trolley or using a small crane. It features a generous payload area with enough space to house high-end equipment, state-of-the-art mapping sensors (multibeam echo sounders, sidescan sonars, forward-looking sonars, cameras) and scientific instruments.
Hovering capability in a torpedo-shaped form factor
While featuring an hydrodynamic hull design that enables efficient survey transit, SPARUS II propulsion system ensures stability at slow speeds and offers enhanced manoeuvrability, being able to partially hover in place and perform precise turns.
Navigation accuracy adapted to your needs
SPARUS II can be equipped with a different suite of navigation sensors according to the application requirements, from MEMS-based navigation to high-grade FOG INS systems.
Competent operational performance
SPARUS II provides a level of endurance, autonomy and adaptability that make it well-suited for a wide range of applications. It is a versatile vehicle that can operate reliably underwater, thanks to its streamlined control and safety mechanisms.
Connectivity options for every scenario
SPARUS II offers a range of connectivity options to suit various operational needs. An acoustic modem ensures periodic data exchange while the vehicle operates autonomously underwater. Additionally, it includes an umbilical cable for indoor testing and high-speed data transfers, a surface WiFi buoy for real-time sensor data monitoring in shallow waters, and an RF controller for reliable long-range communication and robust control during deployment and recovery.
Advanced planning and monitoring software
Using the IQUAview interface and its plugins, missions for SPARUS II can be easily planned and monitored. IQUAview offers a high degree of flexibility in terms of mission customization and adaptability and handles the interplay with the vehicle before, during and after the execution of a mission. Quick mapping software to speed up the evaluation of collected data between missions. Sonar and image data collected with SPARUS II can be rapidly processed into informative products using SoundTiles or OPTICTILES. This enables swift review of mission data, reducing the downtime between successive missions and maximising the vehicle’s operational efficiency.
Open vehicle for new software and equipment integration
SPARUS II is an open platform that you can tailor to your applications. From integrating a new payload sensor to implementing a new advanced control behaviour, the vehicle can be adapted on the customer end. By having direct access to the hardware and the ROS-based software architecture you can customise the system to meet specific mission requirements, ensuring that SPARUS II remains a versatile and future-proof solution.
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