The SB eDNA Unmanned Surface Vessel
Marine pollution, invasive species, overfishing, climate change and other human activities threaten biodiversity and life below water.
The SB eDNA unmanned surface vessel collects environmental DNA (eDNA) samples to help researchers understand biodiversity loss better and identify solutions to protect ecosystems, environments, and species at risk.
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The SB eDNA is equipped with the following communication and data collectors:
eDNA Sampler
Collecting, preserving, and storing surface seawater samples over extended periods
Oxygen Sensor
For measuring biological and chemical processes in aquatic environments and oceanographic studies.
Optical Sensor
Optical sensors range from deep ultraviolet to the infrared spectrum. To assess in-water properties, such as suspended matter or phytoplankton concentration, benthic substrate type, and vegetation composition. Klorofyll A
Conductivity And Temperature Sensors
Together with temperature and depth information, a good estimate of the water conductivity or salinity may be determined by measuring the conductivity of water
Key Features of All Our Unmanned Surface Vessels
SB eDNA is one of Offshore Sensing’s several Sailbuoy (SB) models. The Sailbuoy has been field-tested and developed in challenging environments such as the Arctic and North Sea.
See our missions here.
Key features of all the Sailbuoy models include:
- Autonomy
- Data collection
- Monitoring and Data link
- Design and Implementation
- Navigation and Control
