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Converting Wave Motion Into Propulsion

Wave energy is greatest at the water’s surface, decreasing rapidly with increasing depth. The Wave Glider’s unique two-part architecture exploits this difference in energy to provide forward propulsion.

Leveraging Solar Energy for Extra Power and Precision

The Wave Glider offers an additional propulsion system using stored solar energy. The additional directional thrust increases mobility and precision and helps to navigate challenging ocean conditions (doldrums, high currents, and hurricanes/cyclones), or accommodate mission changes. The solar energy system also recharges batteries that power sensors.

Autonomous Navigation: Real-Time Communications

Operate the Wave Glider individually or in fleets with fewer pilots and less risk. Change missions in real-time to adapt to new operational requirements. Other key capabilities include:

  • Programmable course navigation including precise hold-station capabilities
  • Vessel detection and avoidance
  • Multi-vehicle fleet operations
  • Flexible piloting, sea-side control, and 3rd party navigation support
 

Winch for Deploying Ocean Sensors at Depth

Designed specifically for the Wave Glider, the Winch 150P offers continuous power and communications through the line down to the payload at the sinker, making it ideal for subsea acoustics, CTD and fluorometry casts, water sampling, and fish tracking.

Wave Glider SV3 Block II Specifications

With over a decade of operational experience, Wave Glider SV3 has a proven track record providing long-endurance, persistent maritime access, surveillance, and communications. The platform consists of a surface float, powered umbilical, and a sub, collecting and delivering real-time information 24×7 for several months at a time.

  • Water Speed: Up to 0.8 kt in SS 2; 1.4 kt in SS 3; 2.0 kt in SS 4+
  • Endurance: Up to 1 year (varies based on operating conditions and location)
  • Min. Water Depth: > 15 m
  • Payload Mounting Options: On mast; in/on/under float; attached to sub or optional winch; towed from sub or optional winch
  • Station Keeping: 50 m radius
  • Max. Solar Collection: 225W (nominal)
  • Battery Capacity: 6.8kWh
  • Communications: Satellite, Cell, Wi-Fi, Line of Sight Radio
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Wave Glider SV3 standard dimensions

Wave Glider SV5 Specifications

At a length of over five meters, Wave Glider SV5 leverages the SV3 architecture while offering additional payload capacity and increased power collection and storage. The larger platform is ideal for power-intense payloads, and extended deployments in high latitudes and low-solar environments.

  • Max. Solar Collection: 525W (nominal)
  • Battery Capacity: 15.7 kWh
  • Max. Payload Weight: 215 kg
  • Water Speed: 0.8 kt – 2.0 kt, comparable to Wave Glider SV3
  • Min. Water Depth: > 15 m
  • Station Keeping: 100 m radius
  • Payload Mounting Options: On mast; in/on/under float; attached to sub or optional winch; towed from sub or optional winch
  • Communications: Satellite, Cell, Wi-Fi, Line of Sight Radio
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Wave Glider SV3 standard dimensions

Mission Management Software

Intelligent Vehicle Software: Regulus

  • Autonomy and precise control
  • Detailed self-awareness and health monitoring
  • Customize payload and vehicle behavior

Command and Control Software: WGMS

  • Plan, monitor, pilot missions and manage data
  • Multi-user, multi-vehicle, and multi-mission
  • Real-time control and data access, anytime, anywhere

Resources

Product Sheet:

Wave Glider SV5 Product Sheet

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Spec Sheet:

Wave Glider SV3 Specifications Sheet

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Data Sheet:

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