Denmark hands over unique AI-powered naval drones to Ukraine’s Navy (photo)
Denmark has handed over autonomous hydrographic systems manufactured by Maritime Robotics to Ukraine as part of international assistance.
This was reported by the ArmyInform news agency.
According to Captain Roman Goncharenko, Head of the Hydrographic Service of the Ukrainian Navy, these systems are equipped with multibeam echosounders that allow them to take pictures of the bottom topography to increase awareness of the underwater space. He notes that this equipment is important for military sailors because it helps to detect underwater objects. These systems are used in port areas and enclosed water areas to create and update nautical charts and ensure safe navigation.
“The main task of a multibeam echo sounder is to collect accurate data about the seabed and marine environment. It can then be processed and used to create and update nautical charts and tablets to support safe navigation in the area. The bathymetric information obtained allows us to know the depths of the seabed with density through every centimeter. Accordingly, we can know the existing underwater obstacles, choose the right mooring places for our vessels, passage options, and routes for vessel transits,” explained Roman Goncharenko.
He clarified that the multibeam sonar provides information from 1024 beams. Thanks to this, naval sailors get a detailed bottom topography.
It should be noted that the hydrographic systems are manufactured by the Norwegian company Maritime Robotics, and the SeaBat T51 multibeam echo sounders are produced by the Danish company Teledyne Marine. The latter is an improved version of the SeaBat T50 model with a resolution that is four times higher. They feature a unique 800 kHz imaging technology that allows for high detail and wide coverage. The sonar also has a flexible frequency range from 350 to 430 kHz.
A special feature of SeaBat T51-R is the autonomous control of the sonar using artificial intelligence. This innovation enables the sonar to provide reliable data and unattended operation. This solution increases the efficiency of shooting and reduces the workload on the person. All in all, the SeaBat T51-R provides unique information about the seabed topography and takes bathymetric data collection to a new level.
