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FlipiX ROTV

Remotely operated towed vehicle carrying side scan sonars and magnetometers for autonomous multi-sensor surveys.

Description

FlipiX is a remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) deployed from USVs or light survey vessels. It enables bathymetry, geophysics and UXO operations in a single run.

Key features

  • Altitude, pitch and roll autonomously controlled
  • Tow speed up to 7 knots and operating altitude of 3 m above seabed
  • Compact, with a ruggedized launch and recovery system
  • Carries side scan sonars and magnetometers

Applications

Dredging, hydrography, geophysics, UXO and wreck detection, cable and pipe pre-lay and environmental assessment.

Specifications

Tow speedup to 7 knots
Operating altitude3 m above seabed

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