PAIV (Prototype Autonomous Inspection Vehicle) is a hover capable AUV based on a converted inspection class ROV. The prototype vehicle was developed by Subsea 7 and Seebyte Ltd. On completion of proving trials, the Prototype AIV vehicle has now been donated to the Lab for research based work.
Standard Sensor fit:
GPS
Tritech Super Seaking sonar
RDI ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) DVL
Forward looking Colour Camera
WHOI Acoustic modem
UHF radio modem
Depth sensor
