Woolpert and Saildrone have partnered to collect and process bathymetric survey data for NOAA's Ocean Exploration and Office of Coast Survey. The mission supports safe navigation and ocean mapping initiatives, including the National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Seabed 2030 initiative. The … [Read more...] about Woolpert and Saildrone Deploy Autonomous USV for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Near Mariana Islands
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Saildrone Completes Bathymetric Survey of Cayman Islands EEZ
Saildrone has successfully completed a comprehensive bathymetric mapping mission across the Cayman Islands' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), covering approximately 90,000 square kilometers of seabed over roughly 300 mission days. The autonomous survey utilized a Saildrone Surveyor uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) to collect high-resolution ocean data across depths ranging from 20 … [Read more...] about Saildrone Completes Bathymetric Survey of Cayman Islands EEZ
Saildrone and Meta Complete First Autonomous Deep-Ocean Cable Route Survey
Saildrone Surveyor maps 4,500 km of seabed, marking a major shift in ocean survey capabilities In a landmark achievement for maritime technology, Saildrone and Meta have successfully completed a first-of-its-kind deep-water cable route survey using an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The 26-day mission took place in the North Atlantic during June and July 2024, using the … [Read more...] about Saildrone and Meta Complete First Autonomous Deep-Ocean Cable Route Survey
