MARVEL-LUMEN

Description

MARVEL-LUMEN

High-Quality Imaging Acquisition with Precision Navigation

The MARVEL-LUMEN micro-AUV brings accessible, cost-effective imaging acquisition to the field of marine surveying. Designed for geo-referenced capture of high-resolution still images and video, this compact autonomous platform is ideal for underwater inspections, habitat documentation, and coastal research.

Outfitted with a professional-grade underwater camera from Arctic Rays, MARVEL-LUMEN delivers crisp and stable visuals, even in areas affected by waves and current. Its integration of INX navigation, DVL, and an acoustic positioning and communication module enables precise navigation with <5 m absolute accuracy within USBL surface module range.

Key Features

• Integrated Arctic Rays underwater imaging system for HD photos and video
• Geo-referenced digital capture with excellent image stability
• Accurate INX navigation, Doppler Velocity Log (DVL), and USBL acoustic positioning
• Navigation accuracy of <5 m within USBL acoustic range
• Operational autonomy of up to 8 hours at speeds up to 6 knots
• Depth rated to 300 metres, suitable for nearshore and offshore imaging
• SEAPLAN mission software with pre-configured lawn-mower patterns for photogrammetry
• Enables consistent data collection across repeat missions

Applications examples:

• Hydrography (Bathymetry)
• Marine habitat, Coral Reef, Seagrass
• Lake bathymetry
• Photogrammetry

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 Dual-Antenna GNSS-RTK

Note: MARVEL AUVs are subject to dual-use export licensing by the SBDU authority in France.