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.