Autonomous pipeline survey system
Lead Participant:
AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLES LIMITED
Abstract
ASV, NOC and Sonardyne are working together to deliver an innovative and game changing offshore pipeline
survey system. Utilising the benefits of autonomous vehicles on the surface and underwater to make a step
change in operational cost and safety. ASV's autonomous surface vehicle C-Enduro will provide navigational
updates and mission planning to NOC's Autosub Long Range autonomous underwater vehicle which will be
using Sonardyne Solstice sidescan sonar to inspect subsea pipelines. This project will utilise stakeholder
engagement to develop a clear project plan to provide a commercial system to provide autonomous survey
capabilities and with realtime detection and notification of suspected issues for further investigation.
survey system. Utilising the benefits of autonomous vehicles on the surface and underwater to make a step
change in operational cost and safety. ASV's autonomous surface vehicle C-Enduro will provide navigational
updates and mission planning to NOC's Autosub Long Range autonomous underwater vehicle which will be
using Sonardyne Solstice sidescan sonar to inspect subsea pipelines. This project will utilise stakeholder
engagement to develop a clear project plan to provide a commercial system to provide autonomous survey
capabilities and with realtime detection and notification of suspected issues for further investigation.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLES LIMITED | £13,103 | £ 9,172 |
Participant |
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| SONARDYNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | £15,660 | £ 7,830 |
| THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL | £11,497 | £ 11,497 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Ruth Taylor (Project Manager) |