COLLECTING CRITICAL OCEAN DATA
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
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DataXplorer
In an era of unprecedented environmental change, monitoring our oceans is more crucial than ever to safeguard marine ecosystems and ensure the sustainability of our planet. Precise and continuous ocean data collection is essential for understanding the impacts of climate change, protecting marine life, and managing natural resources effectively.
Open Ocean Robotics offers a cutting-edge solution with our DataXplorer™, a solar-powered, uncrewed surface vehicle equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and acoustics. The DataXplorer™ provides real-time oceanic observations, relaying critical data instantly to stakeholders.
Our innovative technology offers a safer, more efficient, and affordable way to collect ocean data. Powered entirely by solar energy, the DataXplorer™ emits no greenhouse gases, eliminates noise pollution, and poses no risk of oil spills. It can operate autonomously for months, continuously gathering valuable information.
Companies and organizations need the DataXplorer™ to transform their environmental monitoring efforts. By utilizing this state-of-the-art technology, they can enhance their understanding of marine environments, make informed decisions, and implement effective conservation strategies to protect our oceans for future generations.
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Real-Time Marine Mammal Monitoring
Open Ocean Robotics’ DataXplorer™,uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) was deployed in partnership with Jasco Applied Sciences for Innovative Solutions Canada’s ‘Real-time Marine Mammal Monitoring Service Via Uncrewed Surface Vessel’ program. The USV was equipped with a high-resolution camera system, oceanographic sensors, and JASCO’s OceanObserver passive acoustic sensor in a 3-day trial for Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). The service detected and localized marine mammals to mitigate environmental risk of conducting marine operations.
ENVIROMENTAL MONITORING MISSIONS
Advanced Marine Monitoring with DataXplorer™
The DataXplorer™ completed a mission, where it demonstrated its advanced capabilities in marine mammal monitoring. Equipped with a hydrophone, the DataXplorer™ operated safely in areas frequented by marine mammals and successfully detected multiple species with.
Using infrared cameras, the DataXplorer™ successfully detected and captured images and videos of humpback whales, Stellar sea lions, and California sea lions. This mission showcases DataXplorer™ ability to detect and track marine mammals effectively with minimal environmental impact, providing essential data to enhance vessel strike avoidance strategies for marine mammals.
Protecting Southern Resident Killer Whales.
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Open Ocean Robotics deployed their USV DataXplorer™ to protect endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) in the Pender Island Interim Sanctuary Zone. The mission, conducted from October 3-7, 2022, lasted 75 hours and covered 174 km. The USV monitored marine mammal activity and environmental conditions, transmitting real-time data to shore-based operators. The initiative aimed to reduce noise exposure and overfishing impacts on SRKWs by using advanced sensors to detect vessels and collect atmospheric and oceanic data, supporting the enforcement of seasonal fishing closures and sanctuary zones.
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Hydrographic Survey MISSIONS
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Open Ocean Robotics DataXplorer™ demonstrated expceptional capabilities in conducting multibeam hydrographic surverys. This solar-powered, emission-free USV efficiently surveyed underwater areas to international standards, reach depths of up to 130 meters over 38 hours of operation. With its real-time control and customizable sensor payload, DataXplorer™ provides a safer, more efficient, and cost-effective solution for collecting high-quality bathymetric data essential for offshore wind energy projects. This technology ensures accurate mapping of seabed conditions, enhancing the safety and planning of wind farm installations
Seagrass Mapping
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Open Ocean Robotics recently conducted a case study on eelgrass beds in, Victoria, BC, Canada. The aim was to gather detailed information about the eelgrass density and coverage in this important ecological area.
Open Ocean Robotics used their solar-powered Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV), the DataXplorer™, to carry out this study. When equipped with the Ping 3DSS-iDX-450, a high-resolution 3D sidescan sonar system, this autonomous vehicle becomes a powerful tool for detailed seagrass surveys.
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By leveraging this advanced technology, marine scientists and conservationists can better understand seagrass distribution, monitor changes over time, and develop targeted strategies for protecting these essential carbon-capturing ecosystems.
