lection suite that includes external Nuytsun LED illumination, Hydrolek 5-function manipulator, Linkquest USBL acoustic positioning and Tritech altimeter. It operates from a 20ft shipping container which acts as a combined control van/workshop. The key to operating these units and all the equipment aboard the ROV, is a distributed intelligence control system where each of the 128 devices can be individually controlled by its own microprocessor. Five brushless DC thrusters make this possible with each thruster’s drive electronics giving velocity feedback for precise control in all directions. Images taken by a Saab Seaeye Falcon. Photos courtesy of US Minerals Management Service, NOAA OER Lophelia II study and Chief Scientist Erik Cordes
ISO 9001:2008 Saab Seaeye has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 accreditation from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). It recognises that Saab Seaeye has verifiable, consistent and continually improving systems for management control, safety and quality.
Underwater Vehicles
..... To achieve certification, Det Norske Veritas say that an organisation must undergo a rigorous and comprehensive assessment to demonstrate that their processes and organisation meet defined standards of quality that instil trust and confidence in the company’s customers and prospects. For Saab Seaeye, DNV certification underpins its strategy for continued market growth and technological innovation.
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