Solus-MR AUV
Quick Information
Solus-MR Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is a standard and reliable workhorse AUV for those requiring multi-day deployments.
A highly customizable platform, Solus-MR can be configured with different payloads as missions demand to maximize your operations.
Applications
Solus-MR’s architecture is inherently modular and flexible; the vehicle design can be customized to meet specific mission objectives.
Wide area search & survey
Solus-MR is capable of surveying subsea areas and terrain when equipped with a sidescan sonar and magnetometer. A bathymetric chart of the target area can be generated using multibeam sonar, and analyzed for terrain features, slope angles and surface roughness.
Pipeline inspection
By utilizing survey sensors such as a multibeam sonar and sub-bottom profiler, Solus-MR becomes capable of following underwater pipelines and cables, improving productivity compared to using a ROV or lower range AUV options.
Benefits
Customizable payloads
Payloads and sensors can be included as your missions demand, including your company’s currently-owned sensors.
Multi-day mission capabilties
Solus-MR is capable of 4 days bottom time with all payloads activated.
IHO compliant
Solus-MR is compliant with all IHO standards for hydrographic surveys.
Payloads & Modules
Your choices of the following standard payloads can be included on Solus-MR. Other payloads can be integrated on request.
MBES, SAS, SSS/SBP
Camera & laser
OFG Self Compensating Magnetometer
CTD, pH, CO2 and other chemical sensors
Variable buoyancy system
Towed arrays
Preliminary Specifications
Physical
Submerged Range: 600 km
Length: 7.3 m
Diameter: 1 m
Weight: 2400 kg (air)
Speed: 1.25-2 m/s
Energy & Control
80 kWh usable energy
Li-Ion internal secondary battery
ROS based control architecture
Navigation & Communication
Sonardyne Sprint INS/DVL with USBL / LBL aiding
GPS, Iridium satellite and WiFi communications when surfaced
Safety and Handling
Fault & leak detection
Antenna with strobe and GPS
Drop-weight
Watchdog timers
Pop-off buoy & nose lift
Forward control planes for enhanced maneuverability
Forward looking obstacle avoidance sonar
Launch and recovery from a boat ramp (with a trailer), no vessels required.
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-MR 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.