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The main aim is to design and evaluate an autonomous surface vehicle for improved marine observations.

June 6, 2026Open Access

A novel and multi-purpose ASV for the Basque Coast: design, experimental testing, and main challenges

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The main aim is to design and evaluate an autonomous surface vehicle for improved marine observations.
Developed a 6 m electric ASV with acoustic sensors for water current and fish biomass measurements.
Conducted experimental testing of the ASV in the coastal area during the Oarsoaldea Blue Hub project.
The ASV successfully provided high-resolution data on water currents and fish biomass.
Cost of monitoring was significantly reduced compared to manned vessels.

Abstract

Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs) have become a powerful tool for marine research due to their capability to make observations over a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. ASVs provide accurate, high-resolution, continuous data, benefiting environmental monitoring by decreasing the costs when compared to fully manned vessels. In the framework of Oarsoaldea Blue Hub project, a 6 m length electrical ASV equipped with acoustic sensors for measuring water currents and fish biomass has been designed and developed as a solution for more efficient oceanographic observations in the coastal area.

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