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Glider Yoko

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Glider YokoOostende Belgium
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Infrastructure Profile

Infrastructure Provider

Location

Oostende, Belgium

Organisation & Address

Flanders Marine Institute VLIZ (Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee) Marine Robotics Centre Jacobsenstraat 1, 8400 Oostende Belgium

Infrastructure Webpage 

Visit Website

Link to Vessel/Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)

NA

Normal Area of Operation

The area of operations will be dependent on the mother ship but will cover all the lighthouse areas of the project (Atlantic/Arctic, Baltic and North Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea).

Maximum Number of Days Available

2 x 30 days

Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available

€ 4,000.00

Overview

Depth Rating

1000 m

Length

2 m + 1 m foldable antenna

Width

0.25 + 0.30 m (with wings)

Height (incl. draft for USV)

0.25 m

Weight in Air

60 kg

Total System Weight

60 kg

Payload

Oceanographic set-up:
• Pressure sensor
• CTD RBR Legato3
• ECO-puck FLBBCD – EXP for turbidity and chlorophyll A
• Dissolved oxygen sensor JFE Rinko AROD-FT
• Nortek AD2CP

Endurance (AUV, Gliders, USV)

Variable – Generally up to 25 days depending on sensor configuration

Scientific and Technical Specifications

General Information

A glider is a long-endurance autonomous vehicle, which continuously dives through the water column along a pre-defined path. The vehicle uses changes in buoyancy to propel itself through the water column and is very efficient, but slow moving: covering around ~5-6 km in one 1000 m dive.
The glider communicates with a shore-side after each completed dive to send a subset of the data collected during the dive.
Glider Yoko, an Alseamar SeaExplorer, is fitted with various oceanographic sensors and has a rechargeable battery pack.
The low-logistics nature of the vehicle allows it to be deployed by a single technician from almost any size ship.

Vessel Requirements (if applicable)

Deployment from RHIB (rigid-hull inflatable boat):
• Vehicle can be rested on the pontoons if special care is taken
• Minimal deck space: 2.2 m (minimal 2.2 m long)
• The freeboard needs to be low enough to be lowered by hand
RV (Research Vessel):
• Over-the-side crane or A-Frame with quick release
• Recovery: FRC or a workboat is needed

Thrusters

None

Cameras

None

Positioning (USBL, etc.)

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Instruments/Scientific Payload

Oceanographic set-up:
• Pressure sensor
• CTD RBR Legato3
• ECO-puck FLBBCD – EXP for turbidity and chlorophyll A
• Dissolved oxygen sensor JFE Rinko AROD-FT
• Nortek AD2CP

Optional Items

Trace metal set-up with collector cups

Manipulators

None

TMS (Tether Management System (ROV ONLY)), LARS details (if applicable)

None
The Glider Yoko will be deployed from the mother ship/workboat

Support offered to AQUARIUS users

Along with the vehicle, one field technician will be provided for the operation, deployment and recovery, general mobilization, and remote piloting support

Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details

Year 2025

1) Available in all the project’s lighthouse areas: Atlantic/Arctic, Baltic and North Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
2) Available during the entire year

Year 2026

1) Available in all the project’s lighthouse areas: Atlantic/Arctic, Baltic and North Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
2) Available during the entire year

Year 2027

1) Available in all the project’s lighthouse areas: Atlantic/Arctic, Baltic and North Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
2) Available during the entire year

Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application

mrc[at]vliz.be (Contact person: Wieter Boone)

Certification and Clearance Requirements

Diplomatic clearances or permits required for area or type of activity

National legislation in the area of operations may require specific permits or reporting instructions

Additional training required

VLIZ provide specific familiarisation training to ensure users have a comprehensive understanding of the potential of marine robots, empowering them to effectively utilize these tools to fulfil their research objectives. The training will be provided and organized by the Infrastructure Operator, and can be arranged online or in classroom in preparation of the survey.
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