Expanding AUV mapping abilities
A new partnership has been formed with Exail, RTsys and ABYSSA under the CARMA project which focuses on developing swarms of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for efficient ocean floor mapping.
The project aims to develop an innovative solution for precise seabed surveying at great depths and supports the French authorities’ strategy to develop extensive deep-sea exploration capacities.
“We are pleased to announce our collaboration with ABYSSA and RTsys in the innovative CARMA project, where we combine our technological expertise” said Catherine Pikovsky, project manager at Exail.
“As we push the boundaries of autonomous underwater exploration, we enhance the capabilities of our deep-water AUV A18-D to navigate close to the seabed. Leveraging pack piloting techniques and advanced navigation algorithms, we lead the way towards a precise seabed surveying down to 3,000 metres, reflecting our dedication to innovation and advancing deep-sea exploration.”
AUV development
During the project, Exail will improve the capabilities of its deep-water AUV A18-D to serve as the leading AUV to guide the swarm.
RTsys will extend the capabilities of its newly developed AUV COMET-3000 to dive up to 3,000 metres. Multiple units will be provided to act as followers, along with the development of an innovative launch and recovery system for the AUV swarm.
ABYSSA will focus on developing exploration strategies for deep-water swarms of AUVS and it will process the magnetic data collected to map the magnetic anomalies on the seabed.
This project will result in the deployment of an operational demonstrator at sea in 2026, paving the way for future commercial phases.
Concurrently, the project will carry out a preliminary study on extending exploration capacity to 6,000 metres depth.
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