The USV, is equipped with radar and a 360-degree camera, primarily for autonomous navigation and collision avoidance, with additional support for surveying operations. For seabed and object mapping, the vessel uses high-resolution sonar to generate detailed visual images of the surveyed environment.
Intrepid Barracuda has undergone multiple evaluations to ensure it can operate safely, navigate accurately, and effectively survey both the seabed and any objects—whether underwater or above the surface.
A land-based mission control centre monitors operations. Human operators verify that data fed into the AI software matches calibration setpoints. The team can also assume manual control of the USV to alter its course or respond to emergencies.
Additionally, the mission control team continuously retrieves and analyses data from the vessel to track survey progress and interpret findings.
