From February 3rd to 6th, members of the SRV research group conducted operations in the waters of the Cabrera Archipelago National Maritime-Terrestrial Park.
The primary objective of this expedition was to refine the navigation system of the ORAT autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), recently acquired by UIB from Iqua Robotics. Equipped with advanced optical and acoustic sensors, the ORAT underwent rigorous testing to gather data on benthic flora and fauna.
The insights gained during the Cabrera campaign are directly applicable to the Girona-500, which shares a nearly identical software architecture and will be utilized in upcoming PLOME project expeditions.
Additionally, the team utilized the LANTY system to capture underwater imagery. Developed by UIB for the PLOME project, LANTY features a stereoscopic camera, spotlights, and autonomous operation capabilities, enabling real-time image capture and processing underwater.
