Saildrone and GEOMAR used an uncrewed surface vehicle to survey ocean eddies
Saildrone and GEOMAR used an uncrewed surface vehicle to survey ocean eddies.
Evidence notes
- SD-1030, equipped with an ADCP sensor, scouting for ocean eddies during the #MOSESeddyhunt
- Science SD-1030 and RV Meteor during #MOSESeddyhunt phase of the 2019 Saildrone ATL2MED mission
- The 2019 Saildrone Atlantic to Mediterranean (ATL2MED) mission brings together 12 oceanographic research institutions from seven countries to accomplish a variety of scientific goals
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.