Two Saildrone USVs complete six-month Tropical Atlantic mission
Two Saildrone vehicles completed a six-month NOAA mission studying air–sea interaction in the Tropical Atlantic.
Evidence notes
- The vehicles operated from January through July 2020.
- The mission supported NOAA’s ATOMIC research campaign.
- The USVs continued measurements after the campaign’s initial intensive observation period.
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.