Unparalleled Payload Capacity + Uncrewed Efficiency
Chance Maritime Technologies has developed a fleet of high power and long endurance uncrewed boats, also known as USVs.
Most USV’s fall into one of two categories:
- Lots of power, but only run for a few days, making them logistically burdensome to operate, requiring frequent launch and recovery operations
- Lots of endurance, but very little onboard power available for payloads, let alone propulsion, limiting sensing options and maneuverability at the whims of weather.
The Mission Capable class of USVs designed, built, and operated by Chance Maritime Technologies changes the narrative, by offering both power and endurance in an efficient vehicle. With 20-90 days of endurance, and kilowatts of payload power, users are given unparalleled operational flexibility.
“The Sonic 2022–V+ is ideally suited for efficient multibeam data collection from the MC29 USV. With an embedded inertial measurement unit (IMU), mobilization of the Sonic V–Plus sensor was extremely straightforward. Our team was able to integrate, mobilize, and patch test the 2022–V+ in a two-day span.” Michael Scherer, Chief Technology Officer, Chance Maritime
Sonic 2022-V+ easy integration on MC29 USV moon pool with retractable mount
The 2022–V+ was mounted on a remotely operable ram so that it could be safely retracted into the hull during transit, launch, and recovery. During survey, it deploys reliably 1.5ft below the hull. Large survey regions can be quickly and efficiently surveyed with minimal logistical burden.
Near southwest pass in Vermilion Bay
The surveys were conducted from Chance Maritime Technologies’ Remote Operations Center in Lafayette, LA. From the comfort of the office, the MC29 USV and Sonic-V+ were controlled completely remotely over Starlink satellite communications. This Remote Operations Center enables safe and efficient control of survey operations 24/7 for USV’s operating anywhere in the world.
Surveys Inland and Offshore
The MC29 and Sonic V+ system were tested and validated at both an inland lake and offshore. The local 22 acre lake was surveyed fully. As a former quarry, it was found to reach a maximum depth of 65 ft. The USV was then taken offshore to Vermilion Bay, which adjoins the Gulf of Mexico. The bay itself is largely flat, except near Southwest Pass, where a rushing tidal current scours the seabed.
In both scenarios, the system performed extremely well. The MC29’s active gyrostabilizer minimized roll for the multibeam, resulting in superior data quality despite choppy seas.
The Sonic-V Series, combined with the Chance Maritime fleet of USV can survey an extraordinary amount of area efficiently to help achieve your goals and international goals like Seabed 2030.
For more information on Chance Maritime Technologies Ocean Drones, visit www.chancemaritime.com
