The EcoMapper, developed by YSI, is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed specifically for mapping water quality, water currents and bathymetry.
The EcoMapper is approximately 1.6m long, with a .14m diameter. It can carry a variety of sensors in its nose cone, such as; conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD), chlorophyll, and dissolved oxygen. At an average speed of 2 knots, it can operate for approximately 8-10 hours, depending on its sensor suite.
RESL’s EcoMapper is equipped with a 6-beam DVL, which can be used for navigation and bathymetry measurements, and a side-scan sonar which can be used for bottom mapping. Furthermore we work on extending its autonomy by creating on-board processing and control mechanisms.
