Ariane

The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV. It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons.

The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV.


It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons.

The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV.


It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons.

The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV.


It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons.