Solus-Lite AUV

Quick Information

Solus-Lite Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is a flexible and modular AUV development platform.

The vehicle’s large payload volume and straightforward interface provides an advanced starting point for clients to incorporate and develop their own unique equipment and experimental payloads.

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Applications

Solus-Lite’s architecture is inherently modular and flexible; the vehicle design can be customized to meet specific mission objectives.

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OEM AUV platform for startups

Solus-Lite offers an open drawing package and backseat driver, providing an advanced starting point for clients to incorporate their own equipment and payloads.

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Development platform for payloads and energy systems

Solus-Lite’s large payload volume allows clients to develop experimental payloads on a modular AUV platform.

 

Benefits

Ready for development. Solus-Lite comes with only essential mandatory navigation sensors and actuators. The AUV is ready for client payload integration.

Upgradable to Solus-MR & Solus-LR. Solus vehicles can be easily upgraded as missions demand to account for additional payloads and needs for increased endurance.

IHO compliant. Solus-Lite is compliant with all IHO standards for hydrographic surveys, ensuring your vehicle is ready for deployment immediately.

 
 

Payloads Interfaces

Solus-Lite comes with a 1500 L payload volume for the following interfaces:

  • NAV Data

  • NTP Time Synchronization

  • Ethernet

  • Serial

  • Analog & Digital I/O

  • Backseat Driver Interface

  • CAD models of Interfaces

  • 48 VDC

  • Append Data to Acoustic Messages


Preliminary Specifications

Physical

Depth Rating: 1000, 3000, or 6000 m
Range: 25 km
Speed: 1.25 - 2 m/s
Length: 5.6 m
Diameter: 1 m
Weight: 1400 kg
Max Ascent/Descent Angle: 45°
Terrain Following: At altitudes > 3.5m

Energy & Control

Endurance: 5hrs at 1.5m/s (3 kts)
4.5 kWh lithium-ion batteries (swappable)
4 hour charge time
Can be easily upgraded to Solus-MR or Solus-LR for higher endurance

Navigation & Communication

INS/DVL: Sonardyne SprintNav 300, 500, 700
Navigation Accuracy: 0.04%, 0.02%, 0.01%
OAS: Imagenex Delta-T
Acoustic Communication: Sonardyne AvTrak 6
Surface Communication: 2.4 GHz Radio
Acoustic Positioning: Sonardyne Ranger
Satellite Communication: Iridium
GNSS System

Software

Mission planning tool
Performance analysis tool
Backseat driver
Option for on-shore piloting

Optional Features

Comprehensive support package: spares, support equipment, software, training, and post-processing.
Belly pack
Payload deployment
Suction anchor
Pop-up Buoy
LARS


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Looking to Purchase?

We'll customize Solus-Lite to fit your organization's needs - request a quote below and we'll be in contact. Have more questions before you purchase? Feel free to message us at [email protected] or through our contact form.