AUV System Spec Sheet
TAVROS SAUV configuration
Summary
Unlike previous generations of underwater vehicles, it is powered by solar cells instead of batteries which need to be recharged regularly. Second, the robots are equipped with devices which can analyze water on the spot and wirelessly transmit that data back to scientists, a process which at many marine science facilities has been done in the lab. And third, the robots have the ability to report that data back to land in a succinct, 140-character Tweet that can help scientists interpret what is happening in the environment in real time.
Physical Specs
- Platform:
SAUV II Download PDF
- Body Type:
Other
- Size (LxWxH):
2.30m x 1.10m x 0.50m
- Body Size (LxWxH):
0.60m x 0.20m x 0.20m
- Hull Material: Aluminum
- Weight:
200.00kg
- Maximum Depth:
500.00 m
- Dynamic Buoyancy:
No
- Self-Righting:
Yes
- Obstacle Avoidance:
No
- Endurance (nominal load): 8 hours
- Manufacturer Website: Link
Primary Missions
- Environmental Monitoring
- Oceanographic Survey
- Rapid Environmental Assesment
Propulsion System
- Method: Thrusters
- DOF: 3
- Hovering:
- Nominal Speed: 0.51
- Maximum Forward Speed: 1.03