Who won: CEFAS26-06 Contract for an inspection-class Remotely Operated Vehicle with fibre-optic capability for seabed imagery research

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Cefas requires one complete, fibre-optic-capable, inspection-class ROV system, depth rated to 300m, built on open-source or open-architecture hardware and software. The system will be operated from Research Vessel Cefas Endeavour and will: • Collect high-definition, quantitative video and imagery of the seabed, including over rugged and complex terrain, using automatic depth / altitude holding, heading and altitude control. • Integrate a survey-grade subsea imaging system (i.e. inclusive of water corrected optics and enhanced capture controls) or computational / machine vision-based subsea imaging system (i.e. with onboard image processing and controlled illumination) with independent digital video recording (DVR) and media management system, to provide continuity and interoperability with Cefas BAU seabed imaging systems and specific scientific programme requirements. • Provide an open, documented and expandable platform for integrating additional third-party sensors (for example stereo cameras, lasers, sonar and positioning systems) without dependence on a single supplier. • Be maintainable by Cefas engineering staff, with no recurring licence or subscription costs needed to oper

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