SR-Endurance 8.0 is SeaRobotics' long-endurance autonomous surface vessel for offshore survey, inspection, research and surveillance. Its self-righting monohull carries hydrographic instruments and deployable payloads through a moon pool, winch and A-frame.
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SR-Endurance 8.0 is a self-righting aluminum monohull designed for extended uncrewed work beyond sheltered survey sites. Direct-drive electric propulsion provides a 5-knot survey cruise and speeds above 9 knots, while the vessel is rated for operation in Beaufort 7 conditions and survival in Beaufort 9.
A one-metre moon pool, hydrographic winch and A-frame support multibeam sonar, DVL, ADCP, USBL, acoustic modem and towed-instrument deployments. The dedicated SR-Endurance 8.0 configuration provides up to nine days of operation at survey speed; class-level mission configurations extend to 14 days. Payload capacity is listed at 300 lb.
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