Faster, cheaper and safer

There are a number of reasons the Port of Leixoes, Portugal needs to keep on top of its bathymetry, including – but not limited to – sediment transport. However, while it used to be a matter of loading up a vessel with survey equipment, these familiar methods are on the cusp of change.

AUVs for multiple deployment at Leixoes, Portugal. Picture: University of Southampton IT Innovation Centre, Sunrise Consortium

There are a number of reasons the Port of Leixoes, Portugal needs to keep on top of its bathymetry, including – but not limited to - sediment transport. However, while it used to be a matter of loading up a vessel with survey equipment, these familiar methods are on the cusp of change.