IVER 3 The IVER 3 is truly a first-of-its-kind AUV, proudly displaying serial number 001 to confirm it. With this brand-new equipment, GLRC researchers have access to a host of new technologies, including:
High-resolution, forward-looking video/still digital camera
LED lighting
EdgeTech 2505 digital side scan and mapping sonar
Acoustic Doppler current profiler and velocity log
The IVER 3’s sonar system uses the full range of EdgeTech side-scan sonar frequencies (100–1,600 kHz), making it the most versatile sonar imaging system available. The ultra-high-resolution EdgeTech sonar provides unrivaled imaging resolution and full three-dimensional mapping capabilities.
IVER 3’s more-than-300-foot-depth diving capabilities coupled with its 12 hours of operating time provides unsurpassed underwater survey capabilities to Center researchers—and a winning combination for the Great Lakes.