Fugro Integrates AML MVP for Autonomous USV Surveying
Fugro is integrating AML Oceanographic’s Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP) into its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) platform as part of its ongoing development of autonomous survey capabilities.
Fugro has extensive experience operating MVP systems on conventional survey vessels, making the transition to a USV a natural progression.
“MVP has been a reliable part of our survey operations for years,” says Wim Herijgers, Group Director of Strategy and Transformation. “Integrating it into our USV platform allows us to maintain data quality while moving toward more autonomous workflows.”
MVP systems collect high-resolution water column data without interrupting survey operations - a capability well suited to the efficiency and consistency required for uncrewed deployments.
“Autonomous platforms require systems that can operate reliably with minimal intervention,” says Pete Reedeker, VP of Deployment Systems at AML Oceanographic. “MVP is built for continuous, automated profiling, which makes it a strong fit for this type of application.”
The integration focuses on ensuring compatibility with the USV’s remote operation and deployment systems, while maintaining the performance expected from MVP on crewed vessels.
Initial testing and deployment activities are scheduled to take place throughout 2019.
MVP30 V2 Underway Profiler
Are you tired of stopping your vessel for water column data collection, wasting precious time and resources? Look no further than the MVP30 V2, a tool that allows you to collect data in real time. With 185 metres of installed cable, this model is the smallest available system. The MVP30 V2 supports up to six independent data collection parameters and now features simplified controls and clearer system status visibility.
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MVP30-350 V2 Underway Profiler
Need to unlock a larger portion of the water column? The MVP30-350 V2 extends your profiling range with 440 metres of installed cable, while still maintaining a small physical footprint. Supporting up to six independent data collection parameters, the MVP30-350 V2 delivers the same real-time profiling capability - now featuring updated controls and clearer system feedback at a glance.
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