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SmartBay Glider
SmartBay Glider (Irish Glider Network)
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Provider
Location
Galway, Ireland
Organisation & Address
Marine Institute, Renville, Oranmore, Co.Galway, Ireland
Link to Vessel/Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)
NA
Normal Area of Operation
North East Atlantic, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea
Maximum Number of Days Available
40 days
Maximum Number of Scientific Berths Available
€ 2,000.00
Overview
Depth Rating
1000 m
Length
1.5 – 2 m
Width
22 cm diameter
Height (incl. draft for USV)
NA
Weight in Air
55-75 kgs
Total System Weight
55-75 kgs
Payload
CTD, Fluorometer, Dissolved Oxygen
Endurance (AUV, Gliders, USV)
Up to 60 days depending on battery consumption/ additional payloads, mode of operation
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
€ 18,000.00
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
€ 18,000.00
Scientific and Technical Specifications
General Information
The Marine Institute operates three 1000 m rated Teledyne Webb Slocum G3 gliders, The gliders are part of EirOOS – the Irish Ocean Observing System which is a component of the European Ocean Observing System (EOOS).
The gliders are available to the user community for oceanographic surveys and can be operated from the RV Tom Crean and the RV Celtic Explorer, they may also be operated from other appropriate vessels, subject to approval. The gliders are capable of operating for 60 days autonomously whilst collecting CTD profiles and other data to maximum depths of 1000 m.
Thrusters
Yes
Cameras
No
Positioning (USBL, etc.)
RUDICS/CSD Iridium Telemetry
Instruments/Scientific Payload
CTD, Fluorometer, Dissolved Oxygen
Optional Items
User supplied instruments and sensors can be mounted externally to the glider
Manipulators
NA
TMS (Tether Management System (ROV ONLY)), LARS details (if applicable)
NA
Support offered to AQUARIUS users
Mission Planning, Deployment, Operation and recovery
Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details
Year 2025
1)North East Atlantic/Celtic Sea/Irish Sea
2)February-November
Year 2026
1)North East Atlantic/Celtic Sea/Irish Sea
2)February-November
Year 2027
1)North East Atlantic/Celtic Sea/Irish Sea
2)February-November
Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application
conall.omalley[at]marine.ie
Certification and Clearance Requirements
Diplomatic clearances or permits required for area or type of activity
Only required if operating in other territorial waters