Delivered in 2017, the ECA robotics A18D is a state-of-the-art deep water AUV, capable of rapidly and acurately mapping large areas of the sea floor. The Autonomous vehicle carries several sensors as its payload, among them an interferometric synthetic aperture sonar (SAS), sub-bottom profiler, video 3D camera and water quality sensors. Additional payloads can be integrated in a dedicated “open” section which can optionally be mounted on the vehicle. Rated to 3000 meter depth, the AUV can operate near the seabed in most of the mediterranean, and the entirety of Israel’s EEZ.
Dimensions:
Weight: 800kg
Length: 5500mm (4900mm without configurable section)
Diameter: 500mm
Performance:
Endurance: 24 hours at typical payload configuration
Depth rating: 3000msw
Speed: 2kt minimum, 5kt maximum
Sensors:
Kraken MINSAS120 Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) – 3cm/pixel resolution
Edgetech 2205 Sub-bottom profiler
Bowtech 3D HD video camera
NORBIT WBMS Multibeam Echo sounder:
400 kHz central frequency
0.9×1.9 degree resolution, maximum range 265m – produces detailed bathymetry up to 140 degree opening angle, depending on altitude of AUV
| Partner institution responsible: University of Haifa Contact details: Prof. Yizhaq Makovsky E-mail : yizhaq@univ.haifa.ac.il Tel: 052-3020406 Any use of the AUV requires prior discussion with Prof. Yizhaq Makovsky and a price quote from the University of Haifa (separate from the ship’s price quote) Reduced Usage Fee for MERCI members: Daily usage rate down to a depth of 50m deep 17,800 ILS Daily usage rate down to a depth of 500m deep 20,050 ILS Daily usage rate down to a depth of 1500m deep 21,010 ILS Daily usage rate down to a depth of 2500m deep 22,620 ILS One-time set up cost per cruise: 9,150 ILS Estimated one time auxiliary costs: 6,000 ILS We would be happy to provide further details and a fee offer including to non-members organizations. Please contact Maayan Sabo 04-8280768 |
Pic: Ben Herzberg