Scientists from Astrakhan University revealed that this marine robot can stay in the sea for up to 12 months, allowing it to monitor important resources.
The creators say that this unmanned marine platform (robot) will help in the transportation of drones and underwater robots, as well as in the monitoring of biological resources.
According to the information office of the Astrakhan state governor’s office, this platform is equipped with an energy sail blade that allows it to remain at sea independently for up to 12 months. This unmanned platform is attached to floating ships and its surface is equipped with solar cells.
“Scientists at the university provided this unmanned platform that can track biological resources: monitor and study biomass at any point in the global ocean, as well as track the movement of certain types of fish. Drone to monitor the surface of the water from above and monitor all processes below the surface of the water,” said the press office in a statement. The platform can be delivered to ships and underwater robots. This is a very important issue when transporting oil and oil products from offshore oil wells. In addition, this platform is used to monitor the boundaries of the area and provide sea Internet, research and research of underwater archeology and hydrography, as well as sea water dedicated to his work.”
source: tass
Source: Arabic RT
