MARVEL-MBES

Description

MARVEL-MBES AUV

Accessible Autonomous Vehicle for High-Resolution Seabed Mapping

The MARVEL-MBES AUV provides an affordable and effective solution for detailed seabed mapping. Equipped with a high-performance multibeam echo sounder from Imagenex, it delivers precise bathymetric data with excellent stability and navigation accuracy. Designed for use in dynamic coastal environments, MARVEL-MBES offers robust positioning and communication capabilities to support comprehensive survey missions.

Key Features

• High-quality Imagenex multibeam echo sounder for detailed seabed imagery
• Integrated INX navigation system, Doppler Velocity Log (DVL), and acoustic positioning for precise localisation
• Absolute navigation accuracy better than 5 metres within USBL surface module range
• Operational endurance up to 8 hours with speeds up to 6 knots
• Depth rating of up to 300 metres
• SEAPLAN mission software with pre-defined lawnmower patterns for efficient and repeatable mapping
• Autonomous surface buoy equipped with USBL and dual-antenna GNSS-RTK for enhanced positioning and communication

Included in the Package

• INX Navigation System

• Doppler Velocity Log (DVL)

• SEAPLAN Mission Planning Software

• Embedded Rechargeable Batteries

• SEACOMM Communication Module

• Acoustic Positioning and Communication Module

• Field Case and Accessories

• Autonomous Surface Buoy with USBL and GNSS-RTK

Note: The MARVEL AUV series is subject to dual-use export licensing regulations by the SBDU authority in France.

The MARVEL-MBES AUV offers a user-friendly, reliable platform for high-resolution seabed mapping, combining advanced sonar technology with precise navigation and communication to enable efficient and repeatable underwater surveys.