NAVAIDS

Bright ideas gain power

There are over 5,000 Aids to Navigation in the waters around Finland, so AtoN manufacturer Meritaito had the bright idea these could work smarter. One issue, however, is onboard power.

Solar power is sufficient for smart AtoNs in typical climates around Europe and the UK but in the Far North, these devices will gain fuel cell support. Image: Meritaito/Kine Robot Solutions

There are over 5,000 Aids to Navigation in the waters around Finland, so AtoN manufacturer Meritaito had the bright idea these could work smarter. One issue, however, is onboard power.

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