AsterX
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Main activity
This AUV is used for underwater surveys in coastal areas. It is of medium size and can be manoeuvred easily. It is intended for scientific reconnaissance on continental shelves and margins, at depths of up to 2850m. It can conduct multi-instrument surveys with, for example, a multibeam echosounder and sediment echosounder, on profiles of up to 100km in length. Assignments: study of the sea floor or water column for multiple scientific purposes thanks to its highly modular instrument payload.
Description
Certification, standardization, calibration
Category
Research vessels, their underwater systems and air assets
Underwater systems
Underwater systems
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Scientific disciplines
Marine biochemistry / Marine biogeochemistry / Marine chemistry
Bathymetry
Hydrology / Hydrography
Biological oceanography
Bathymetry
Hydrology / Hydrography
Biological oceanography
Strategic areas of action
Marine energy and mining resources
Environmental and coastal planning and development
Marine biological resources
Environmental and coastal planning and development
Marine biological resources
Examples of work
Type of entity
Equipment
Modification date: 09/04/2025 01:14:39
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A pioneer in ocean science, IFREMER's cutting-edge research is grounded in sustainable development and open science.His vision is to advance science, expertise and innovation to protect and restore the ocean, sustainably use marine resources to benefit societ, create and share ocean data, information & knowledge.
With more than 1,500 personnel spread along the French coastline in more than 20 sites, the institute explores the 3 great oceans: the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Founded in 1984, IFREMER is a French public organization and its budget approximates 240 million euros. It is operating under the joint authority of the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the French Ministry for the Ecological and Solidary Transition, and the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
With more than 1,500 personnel spread along the French coastline in more than 20 sites, the institute explores the 3 great oceans: the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Founded in 1984, IFREMER is a French public organization and its budget approximates 240 million euros. It is operating under the joint authority of the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the French Ministry for the Ecological and Solidary Transition, and the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Adress
Ifremer
Address line 2
ZI Pointe du Diable
Zip code/Postcode
29280
Town/city
PLOUZANÉ
