Second Iver2 AUV for Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL, USA) has agreed to purchase another Iver2 AUV for delivery this summer. This second system provides additional capability for APL’s general research, including the development of underwater sensor systems. The Iver2 EP42 is to include a second (user) CPU and intuitive API. The AUV will be equipped with the new EdgeTech 2205 (400/900kHz) high-resolution sidescan sonar.
Founded in 1942, APL is a not-for-profit centre for engineering, research and development, and solves complex problems that present critical challenges to the US.
The Iver’s 'open' software architecture and defined hardware interfaces allow researchers and OEMs to quickly adapt the Iver for a variety of applications. The EP42 vehicle includes OceanServer VectorMap Mission Planning and Data Presentation tool, which provides geo-registered data files that can be easily exported to other software analysis tools. The VectorMap programme can input any georeferenced chart, map or photo image, allowing the operator to intuitively develop missions using simple point-and-click navigation.
