AUV System Spec Sheet

Light Autonomous Vehicle LAUV configuration

Platform: Light Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Developer: University of Porto Underwater Systems and Technology Laboratory
Manufacturer: OceanScan- MST
Scientific User: University of Porto Underwater Systems and Technology Laboratory

Summary

LAUV – Light Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

The LAUV is an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle targeted at innovative standalone or networked operations for cost-effective oceanographic, hydrographic and security and surveillance surveys. The LAUV is a lightweight, one-man-portable vehicle that can be easily launched, operated and recovered with a minimal operational setup. The operation of the LAUV does not require extensive operator’s training. The LAUV is an affordable, highly operational and effective surveying tool. Starting at a basic functional system that includes communications, computational system and basic navigation sensors, the LAUV capabilities are built up adding optional payload modules.

LAUV Basic configuration

• Dimensions: L110 X D15 cm
• Weight: 15 kg
• Maximum Depth: 50 m
• Endurance: up to 8 hours @ 3 knots
• Speed: up to 4 knots
• Wireless communications: WiFi, GSM/HSDPA
• Navigation: GPS, Compass, Depth Sensor

Options

• Acoustic Modem
• Side-Scan Sonar
• Single & Multi-beam Echo-sounder
• Forward Looking Sonar
• Digital Camera
• CTD sensor
• Water Quality Sensors
• Turbidity Sensor
• Scattering Sensor
• Fluorescence Sensor
• Doppler Velocity Log (DVL)
• Sound Velocity Sensor (SVS)
• High Precision INS
• Long BaseLine (LBL)