OASYS
Full project name: Ocean-Air Synoptic Operations Using Coordinated Autonomous Robotic Systems and Micro Underwater Gliders
The goal of the project is to create and test a new, fully automated system for ocean and air-based robotic operations. This system could significantly lower the cost of ocean monitoring.
The project partners are developing a swarm of small, low-cost underwater robots called micro underwater gliders (MUGs). These gliders will work on their own, with help from drones (UAVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The drones and vessels will handle tasks like launching and retrieving the gliders, charging their batteries, and helping them communicate.
This system is designed to work with very little human involvement, making ocean data collection much more affordable and efficient. The technology will be tested in real ocean conditions during sea trials in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard.
The project, called OASYS, is funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), with additional support from the European Union.