Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)

University intends to purchase an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) including riverine measuring sensors as follows: side-scanning sonar, Multibeam Echosounder, ADCP, laser scanner, VRS-GNNS, water quality senor (cf. options).

The minimum, compulsory requirements are: - Autonomous navigation including route planning capability - Autonomous object recognition - Remote control capability for navigation and sensors (as options 1-5) - Effective measuring speed of 2 knots in fluvial environment - VRS-GNSS position and GNSS-compas - Inertia measurement unit with 0.03 degree detection level (roll & pitch) - Minimum 4 h battery life in fluvial environment - Protected thrusters - Softwares and firmwares (windows) installed - ASV and all selected options should be installed and ready to use - Training in Finland at Univ. of Turku or riversite in Finland - Define annual maintenance fee and software licences - Payload minimum 5 kg (dry weight) - Detachable to Sontek M9 ADCP (the present, existing device of the University)