Autonomous drones can map the oceans without human assistance | Energy and science

Collecting data and studying oceans is not an easy task. To aid in this process, startup Saildrone has created an autonomous system capable of scanning the sea, gathering data on ecosystems, and monitoring marine environments.

To implement the maps, the drones developed by the startup will be installed in another company’s product, the Voyager schooner. Equipped with sonar, conventional cameras and radar, the system can capture images of the sea to a depth of approximately 975 metres.

according to the designThe idea to launch this technology came after the device discovered a seamount off the coast of Alaska. Since it does not need a crew to handle it, the sailboat, which is more like a surfing platform, can be sent to regions considered inhospitable, such as polar waters.

According to the company, through the examination, it will be possible not only to search for unknown areas, but also to detect places of illegal dumping of rubble, in addition to detecting floating garbage and illegal fishing. The data collected should also aid the work of oceanographers and meteorologists.

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