SL20 | OceanAlpha USV

Dedicated pool for instruments

The 177 mm-wide moon pool supports flexible deployment of different instruments like ADCPs and echo sounders.

Auto-pilot And Realtime Data Telemetry

The SL20 USV supports both remote control mode and auto-pilot mode, performs great line tracking capability.
The base station can be easily set up on field, data can be transmitted in real time.

Compact and Long Endurance

The SL20 USV is 1 meter long and weights 17 kg, it’s easy for one man to operate and transport.
Powerful battery and low power consumption supports 6 hours of endurance at 3 knots.

Adaptable to extremely shallow water

With an extremely low draft of 15cm, the SL20 USV allows you to survey freely on offshore coasts, shoals and reefs where traditional manned vessel unable to enter.

High Speed and Well Protected Propeller

Waterjet propulsion system drives the maximum speed to 5m/s
Safety protection avoids the propellers being intertwined with water plants or water debris.

Specification

Hull Material	Carbon Fiber
Dimension	(L)105 cm (W)55 cm (H)35 cm
Weight (excl. ADCP)	14 kg
Payload	10 kg
Draft	15 cm
Propulsion	Water-jet propulsion
Moon Pool	177 mm
Communication Range	Autopilot: 2 km Remote Control: 1 km
Remote Control Frequency	900 MHz/ 2.4GHz
Data Telemetry Frequency	2.4 GHz/ 5.8 GHz
Survey Speed	2-5 knots (1-2.5m/s)
Max. Speed	10 knots (5m/s)
Battery Life	2 hours (2.5m/s)
Battery Pack	1 x 33V 40Ah Quick Battery Replacement
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Options	ADCP telemetry module