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SmartBay Glider

SmartBay Glider (Irish Glider Network)

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SmartBay GliderGalway, Ireland

Infrastructure Profile

Infrastructure Provider

Location

Galway, Ireland

Organisation & Address

Marine Institute, Renville, Oranmore, Co.Galway, Ireland

Infrastructure Webpage 

Visit Website

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

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

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
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