First NOAA Charting Survey Using an ASV

The unmanned survey boat was supplied by British company ASV

The first use of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) to perform bathymetry for updating the U.S. nautical charts for NOAA has taken place this summer. Surveying alongside a mother-vessel, the ASV collected data simultaneously on adjacent survey lines, effectively doubling the production rate of data.

This is premium content

Already a member? SIGN IN now

V2-MJ

Sign up for FREE to continue this article…

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy:

  • Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector
  • Access to the Maritime Journal Industry Database
  • Monthly Maritime Journal Magazine (Restricted digital edition)
  • Website access (3 standard news articles per month)

Get access and more free content sign up today

Does your organisation require more access? Upgrade to a subscription and enjoy unlimited news and additional features.