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iRobot ® Seaglider TM<br />

Robots, accessories, upgrades and training courses


The iRobot ® Seaglider TM unmanned underwater<br />

vehicle (UUV) is revolutionizing ocean data<br />

collection. An autonomous UUV, Seaglider<br />

performs physical, chemical and biological<br />

oceanography, persistent surveillance, marine<br />

environmental monitoring and a variety of<br />

other subsurface missions.<br />

In a range of ocean environments around<br />

the world, Seaglider has proven its worth as a<br />

cost-effective tool for long-term data collection<br />

in hard-to-access locations. Seaglider performs<br />

extended data-gathering missions that last many<br />

months and cover thousands of miles. Seaglider<br />

performs data-gathering missions in all sea<br />

states, regardless of surface conditions. Seaglider<br />

performs continuous data-gathering missions<br />

in both the littoral zone and open ocean without<br />

the need for reconfiguration.<br />

Seaglider UUVs have been delivered to<br />

oceanographers, maritime researchers and<br />

military planners at government and research<br />

institutions worldwide.<br />

For more information or a quote,<br />

contact iRobot at maritimesales@irobot.com<br />

or toll-free in the U.S. at 888.776.2687.<br />

International customers, call +(1) 781.430.3090.<br />

For support, contact iRobot at<br />

maritimesupport@irobot.com or 781.430.3030.


Testimonial<br />

The benefits of using Seaglider under the polar ice caps<br />

“While ships are great to work on, they’re incredibly expensive. For example, the ice-breakers that we<br />

would need to get this kind of data cost well over $50,000 each day. The next level of science will be<br />

done using autonomous vehicles. Quite simply, they can work in conditions ships cannot. They don’t<br />

care about rough waves, they don’t get seasick, they don’t care about hurricanes. Oil spill Put it in.<br />

Hurricane Put it in. Seagliders will work for you tirelessly for a very long time. Having these tools<br />

is helping lead oceanographic research.”<br />

What’s Inside<br />

Dr. Vernon Asper<br />

University of Southern Mississippi<br />

Table of Contents<br />

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1<br />

Details and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 2-3<br />

Components and Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . .Pages 4-5<br />

System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 6-7<br />

Buoyancy Engines and Replacement Spares . . . . . . . .Pages 8-9<br />

Sensors . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 10-11<br />

Accessories . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 12-13<br />

Seaglider Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 14-15<br />

Hatch Kit and Sensor Compatibility Matrix . . . . . . . Pages 16-17<br />

Upgrades and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 19-20<br />

Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 20-21


Details and Specifications<br />

iRobot Seaglider<br />

Collect data from the ocean for months at a time...<br />

Perform persistent surveillance and reconnaissance...<br />

Acquire data at a fraction of the cost of traditional vessels and instruments...<br />

Seaglider is a deep diving UUV that measures temperature, salinity and other quantities<br />

in the ocean, sending back data using global satellite telemetry. Seaglider collects physical,<br />

chemical and biological oceanographic data and performs a variety of missions for<br />

researchers and military planners.<br />

The Seaglider Advantage<br />

With Seaglider, you get more ocean data for less cost. Seaglider costeffectively<br />

collects physical, chemical and biological oceanographic data<br />

and performs persistent surveillance, marine environmental monitoring and<br />

a wide variety of other data-gathering missions – all for a fraction of the<br />

costs of traditional manned research vessels and moored instruments.<br />

Seaglider gathers long-term data<br />

Seaglider performs extended data-gathering missions that last many<br />

months and cover thousands of miles.<br />

Seaglider gathers hard-to-access data<br />

Applications<br />

• Physical, Chemical and Biological<br />

Oceanography<br />

• Marine Environmental Monitoring and<br />

Time Series Data Collection and Reporting<br />

• Hydrocarbon and Biochemical Detection<br />

• Tactical Oceanographic Surveys<br />

• Persistent Surveillance<br />

• Remote Autonomous Surveying<br />

• Persistent Monitoring<br />

Seaglider performs data-gathering missions in various sea states,<br />

regardless of surface conditions.<br />

Seaglider gathers data from multiple depths<br />

Seaglider performs data-gathering missions in both shallow water<br />

and the open ocean.<br />

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Standard Profile<br />

Ogive Profile<br />

NEW! In response to customer needs, Seaglider has been redesigned to carry more sensors and larger payloads. Seaglider’s fairings<br />

have been lengthened and changed from a concave to a convex shape, increasing payload volume by 650% and doubling payload mass<br />

(compared to the Standard Profile). Seaglider has five payload ports that accommodate a wide range of sensors.<br />

Details and Specifications<br />

Operational Modes<br />

Transect survey<br />

• Profiles using a sequence<br />

of waypoints<br />

Virtual mooring<br />

• Continuously profiles at a<br />

single location<br />

Surface drift<br />

• Stays on the surface with the<br />

antenna up for GPS and data<br />

telemetry<br />

Bottom loiter<br />

• Loiters at designated depth for a<br />

specified amount of time before<br />

surfacing<br />

Sub-surface porpoise<br />

• Profiles a specified depth<br />

range without surfacing<br />

Specifications<br />

Body size<br />

• 1.8-2 m long (configuration dependent)<br />

• 30 cm maximum diameter<br />

Wing span<br />

• 1 m<br />

Antenna mast length<br />

• Between .43 m and 1 m<br />

(configuration dependent)<br />

Weight<br />

• 52 kg (dry)<br />

Operating depth range<br />

• 20 to 1,000 m (configuration dependent)<br />

Maximum travel range / duration<br />

• 4,600 km (650 dives to 1-km depth)<br />

Battery endurance<br />

• Lithium Sulfuryl Chloride Primary Batteries,<br />

24V and 10V packs, 17 MJ<br />

• Up to 10 months (mission dependent)<br />

Typical speed<br />

• 25 cm/s (1/2 kt)<br />

Glide angle<br />

• 16-45° (1:3.5 to 1:1 slope)<br />

Guidance and control<br />

• Dead reckoning between surface GPS<br />

fixes using a 3-axis digital compass<br />

• Kalman filter prediction for mean and<br />

oscillatory currents<br />

• Acoustic altimeter for near-bottom dives<br />

• Bathymetry map system for low-energy dives<br />

Software<br />

• Data transmitted after every dive<br />

• Web-based interface<br />

• Control and system commands can<br />

be transmitted before each dive<br />

RF data telemetry<br />

• Iridium satellite data telemetry<br />

Electrical features<br />

• Ultra-lower power micro-processor<br />

• High-capacity compact-FLASH memory<br />

• 4 open serial channels for sensors<br />

• 1 open frequency channel for sensors<br />

Mechanical features<br />

• Isopycnal pressure hull<br />

• No external moving parts<br />

• Low drag, flooded fiberglass fairing<br />

For more information or a quote, contact iRobot at maritimesales@irobot.com or toll-free in the U.S.<br />

at 888.776.2687. International customers, call +(1) 781.430.3090.<br />

3


iRobot seaglider<br />

Seaglider’s modular architecture accommodates a variety of sensors that<br />

expand the robot’s capabilities and range of missions.<br />

Standard<br />

Components<br />

Wings<br />

Rudder<br />

Isopycnal Pressure Hull<br />

Mass Shifter<br />

24V and 10V Lithium Sulfuryl Chloride Primary Batteries<br />

Paine Pressure Sensor<br />

GPS<br />

Iridium Modem<br />

3-Axis Compass<br />

Acoustic Transponder<br />

Altimeter<br />

1-Year Warranty<br />

User Documentation<br />

Fairings<br />

Standard - page 14<br />

Ogive - page 14<br />

Custom Colors Available – Contact iRobot<br />

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Configurable Options<br />

Communications<br />

Standard Antenna Mast Kit - page 6<br />

Short Antenna Mast Kit - page 6<br />

Argos Mount Kit - page 9<br />

Sensors<br />

Conductivity/Temperature/Depth (CTD)<br />

Sea-Bird CT Sail - page 9<br />

Sea-Bird Glider Payload Conductivity Temperature<br />

and Depth (GPCTD) - page 9<br />

Components and Configurations<br />

Backscatter/Fluorometer<br />

WET Labs BB2FL-VMT 470/700/CHL-A - page 7<br />

WET Labs BB2FL-VMT 532/880/CHL-A - page 7<br />

WET Labs BBFL2-VMT 532/CDOM/CHL-A - page 7<br />

WET Labs BBFL2-VMT 650/CDOM/CHL-A - page 7<br />

Dissolved Oxygen Sensors<br />

Sea-Bird SBE-43F pumped and free flow - page 7<br />

Aanderaa 4330/4330F - page 7<br />

Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR)<br />

Biospherical Instruments QSP-2150 - page 9<br />

Buoyancy Engines<br />

Standard Buoyancy Engine - page 6<br />

Enhanced Buoyancy Engine - page 6<br />

5


An Iridium satellite provides an<br />

information gateway between<br />

Seaglider and the pilot<br />

Pre-launch diagnostics laptop<br />

Launch and recovery vessel<br />

Launch and recovery team<br />

communicates with the<br />

pilot via Iridium phone<br />

(as needed)<br />

Deployed Seagliders<br />

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iRobot Seaglider TM<br />

An autonomous UUV, Seaglider receives commands and sends back<br />

data using global satellite telemetry. From a Shore station, the pilot<br />

monitors Seaglider’s performance and the data collected, altering the<br />

mission plan as needed.<br />

System Overview<br />

(Additional options to connect the base<br />

station and satellite are also available.)<br />

Landline via<br />

Iridium account<br />

Shore station<br />

Connected via<br />

the Internet<br />

The pilot<br />

communicates<br />

with the launch<br />

and recovery team<br />

via Iridium phone<br />

(as needed)<br />

Pilot’s console<br />

7


Buoyancy Engines and Antennas<br />

Buoyancy Engines and Antennas<br />

The iRobot Seaglider accommodates a variety<br />

of buoyancy engines and antennas to meet<br />

your operational needs and research goals.<br />

Standard Buoyancy Engine<br />

The Standard Buoyancy Engine employs two pumps to effect the glider’s bladder and<br />

operation in water depths up to 1,000 m. iRobot recommends the Standard Buoyancy Engine<br />

for missions and explorations that spend the majority of operations deeper than 120 and up<br />

to depths of 1,000 m of water.<br />

Enhanced Buoyancy Engine<br />

The Enhanced Buoyancy Engine supports single-pump operation in water depths<br />

shallower than 120 m resulting in a significant reduction in power consumption.<br />

iRobot recommends the Enhanced Buoyancy Engine for missions and explorations<br />

that spend the majority of operations shallower than 120 m of water depth.<br />

Standard Antenna<br />

Mast Kit<br />

1 m (39 in) antenna mast enables optimal reach out<br />

of water for reliable communications to and from the<br />

shore station for Seaglider control.<br />

Part # 4199332-00001 (Standard)<br />

Part # 4199332-00002 (Ogive)<br />

Short Antenna Mast Kit<br />

43 cm (18 in) mast provides an alternative robust<br />

antenna assembly.<br />

Part # 4277576-00001 (Standard)<br />

Part # 4277576-00002 (Ogive)


Replacement Spares<br />

iRobot offers replacement spares to keep Seaglider in top<br />

operational condition.<br />

Forward Fairing Kit<br />

Includes a replacement fairing<br />

and all the required parts and<br />

fasteners. Easily installed<br />

with a screwdriver. Highly<br />

visible colors available;<br />

contact iRobot for details.<br />

Part # 4249893 (Standard)<br />

Part # 4294322-00001 (Ogive)<br />

Nose Kit (Ogive)<br />

Replaceable nose for the<br />

(Ogive) forward fairing.<br />

Includes nose, ballast weight<br />

and screws.<br />

Part # 4327116<br />

Replacement Spares<br />

Wings Kit<br />

Aft Fairing Kit<br />

Includes a replacement fairing<br />

and all the required parts and<br />

fasteners. Easily installed<br />

with a screwdriver. Highly<br />

visible colors available;<br />

contact iRobot for details.<br />

Part # 4249894 (Standard)<br />

Part # 4294323-00001 (Ogive)<br />

Makes it easier for the operator<br />

to replace wings in the field<br />

when needed. Includes wings<br />

and fasteners. Installs easily<br />

with only a screwdriver.<br />

Part # 4249895 (Standard)<br />

Part # 4326606 (Ogive)<br />

Rudder Kit<br />

Makes it easier for the operator<br />

to replace the rudder in the<br />

field when needed. Includes<br />

rudder and fasteners. Installs<br />

quickly with only a screwdriver.<br />

Part # 4249896 (Standard)<br />

Part # 4326607 (Ogive)<br />

Replacement Antennas<br />

See facing page<br />

For more information or a quote, contact iRobot at maritimesales@irobot.com or toll-free in the U.S.<br />

at 888.776.2687. International customers, call +(1) 781.430.3090.<br />

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Sensors<br />

Sensors<br />

The iRobot Seaglider accommodates a variety of sensors<br />

to meet user-identified requirements. Contact iRobot for more<br />

information about integrating optional sensors.<br />

Photosynthetically Active<br />

Radiation (PAR) Sensor:<br />

Biospherical Instruments<br />

QSP-2150<br />

Measures the spectral range<br />

of solar light (400-700 nm) used<br />

by marine plants and algae<br />

for photosynthesis. Used to<br />

measure the euphotic zone in<br />

the ocean and track changes in<br />

the depth of the zone over time.<br />

Part # 4287926<br />

Dissolved Oxygen Sensor: Aanderaa<br />

4330/4330F<br />

Uses optical fluorescence to measure dissolved oxygen<br />

concentrations in the water column.<br />

Part # 4196239<br />

Dissolved Oxygen Sensor: Sea-Bird SBE-43F<br />

Uses the Clark polargraphic mechanism to detect and<br />

measure dissolved oxygen concentrations in the<br />

water column. (Pumped version requires installation of<br />

GPCTD Part # 4292639.)<br />

Part # 4192455 (free flow)<br />

Part # 4289668 (pumped)<br />

Backscatter Meter/<br />

Fluorometer:<br />

WET Labs<br />

Measures wavelength<br />

signatures of biological<br />

mass and other aquatic<br />

properties through backscatter<br />

and fluorescence. Sensors<br />

can be configured to identify<br />

carbon-based materials,<br />

including phytoplankton<br />

and hydrocarbons.<br />

WET Labs BB2FL-VMT<br />

470/700/CHL-A<br />

Part # 4249861<br />

WET Labs BB2FL-VMT<br />

532/880/CHL-A<br />

Part # 4314144<br />

WET Labs BBFL2-VMT<br />

532/CDOM/CHL-A<br />

Part # 4273157<br />

WET Labs BBFL2-VMT<br />

650/CDOM/CHL-A<br />

Part # 4192457<br />

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For more information or a quote, contact iRobot at maritimesales@irobot.com or toll-free in the U.S.<br />

at 888.776.2687. International customers, call +(1) 781.430.3090.


Sensors<br />

Sea-Bird Glider Payload Conductivity,<br />

Temperature and Depth (GPCTD)<br />

The Glider Payload CTD (GPCTD) is derived from<br />

the measurement circuits and sensors used on a<br />

Sea-Bird Argo float CTD. Designed specifically for<br />

use on gliders, the GPCTD measures conductivity,<br />

temperature and pressure, providing higher data<br />

collection rates at greater accuracy than the<br />

free-flow CTD.<br />

Part # 4292639<br />

Sea-Bird CT Sail<br />

The CT Sail is a free-flow conductivity and<br />

temperature sensor designed for use on<br />

Seaglider. When combined with the data from<br />

Seaglider’s on-board pressure sensor, it provides<br />

a low power way to obtain accurate and reliable<br />

salinity and density measurements.


Accessories<br />

Accessories<br />

iRobot offers multiple accessories that<br />

enhance Seaglider’s operational capabilities.<br />

To take advantage of Seaglider’s complete<br />

operational capabilities, iRobot recommends<br />

purchasing at least one of each accessory<br />

marked with an asterisk per glider<br />

or fleet of gliders.<br />

Shore Station System*<br />

Enables a remote position to<br />

control Seaglider operations and<br />

communications. Includes shore<br />

station with CPU, monitor, keyboard,<br />

mouse, 2 modems, cables<br />

and pre-installed software.<br />

Part # 4196238<br />

Communications Cable*<br />

Custom serial cable for interfacing<br />

with and programming Seaglider before<br />

deployment. Cable is 15.24 m in length.<br />

Requires a computer equipped with an<br />

RS-232/DB-9 connector. For computers<br />

without an RS-232 connector, a USB –<br />

RS-232/DB-9 adapter can be used.<br />

Part # 4196985


Collapsible Field Cradle*<br />

Portable and collapsible<br />

field cradle to safely carry<br />

and transport an assembled<br />

Seaglider. Features four<br />

robust support bars, carrying<br />

handles and stretch-mesh for<br />

glider support. Supports both<br />

Standard and Ogive Seaglider<br />

configurations.<br />

Part # 4320926<br />

Hardened Shipping Case*<br />

Rugged case with internal padding<br />

makes it safe and easy to transport<br />

Seaglider accessories and parts.<br />

Part # 4218881 (Standard)<br />

Part # 4311445 (Standard & Ogive)<br />

Argos Mount Kit<br />

Facilitates the installation of the<br />

Argos Emergency Recovery Beacon to<br />

track and periodically report the GPS<br />

position of Seaglider. Requires<br />

a customer supplied Argos tag<br />

(Wildlife Computers Model #<br />

SPOT-100) and an active account.<br />

Part # 4266416 (long antenna)<br />

Part # 4327337 (short antenna)<br />

Accessories<br />

Magnetic Power Wand*<br />

Lets users safely turn on<br />

and turn off Seaglider.<br />

Part # 4199416<br />

Hardware Field Kit*<br />

Includes spare fasteners,<br />

O-rings and hand tools.<br />

Part # 4199502<br />

Communications Cable with<br />

External Power Adapter<br />

Custom serial cable with external<br />

power connection for interfacing<br />

with and programming Seaglider<br />

before deployment (external power<br />

pack not included). Cable is 3.05<br />

m in length. Requires a computer<br />

equipped with an RS-232/DB-9<br />

connector. For computers<br />

without an RS-232 connector,<br />

a USB – RS-232/DB-9 adapter<br />

can be used.<br />

Part # 4196986<br />

For more information or a quote, contact iRobot at maritimesales@irobot.com or toll-free in the U.S.<br />

at 888.776.2687. International customers, call +(1) 781.430.3090.<br />

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Seaglider Development


Making a difference with ongoing development<br />

The iRobot 1KA Seaglider is expanding Monitoring during oil spills<br />

state-of-the art UUV technology and Seaglider was deployed to collect data in<br />

the Gulf of Mexico for five months in 2010, after<br />

performing critical environmental missions.<br />

the Deep Water Horizon oil spill.<br />

Equipped with CTD, DO, and CDOM sensors,<br />

the Seaglider monitored the temperature,<br />

Seaglider’s modular architecture<br />

salinity, density, dissolved oxygen and possible<br />

accommodates a wide variety of sensors oil clouds in the vicinity of the Macondo Well<br />

Seaglider Development<br />

and payloads, enabling a broad range of<br />

missions. To meet the ever-evolving needs<br />

of ocean monitoring, Seaglider is continually<br />

integrated with proprietary and third-party<br />

innovative technology solutions, including<br />

the recent addition of capabilities to monitor<br />

sub-surface oil and detect<br />

waterborne radiation.<br />

site. Seaglider was used to locate and monitor<br />

large clouds of dispersed oil droplets more than<br />

2,000 feet below the surface of the water.<br />

With Seaglider, researchers were able to<br />

collect data at depths not easily achieved using<br />

traditional surface platforms and other UUVs.<br />

Detecting waterborne radiation<br />

Seaglider performs advanced waterborne<br />

radiological isotope identification. As part of<br />

a pilot program, Seaglider has been equipped<br />

with an integrated scintillation detector that<br />

identifies, measures and reports a range of<br />

For information about these and other prototype<br />

integrations, contact iRobot.<br />

radiological samples in ocean water. With these<br />

critical nuclear detection capabilities, Seaglider<br />

can be deployed to help monitor radiation<br />

in the world’s oceans.<br />

For more information or a quote, contact iRobot at maritimesales@irobot.com or toll-free in the U.S.<br />

at 888.776.2687. International customers, call +(1) 781.430.3090.<br />

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Hatch Kit and Sensor Compatibility Matrix<br />

The iRobot Seaglider can be equipped with a variety of hatch kit<br />

covers that enable the integration of optional sensors and<br />

preserve the streamlined design of Seaglider’s hull.<br />

Hatch Kit Name (Kits include hatch covers, sensor mounts, hardware and all required accessories for installation and<br />

Blank Sensor Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

Sea-Bird Single Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

Standard Fairing<br />

Aanderaa Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

WET Labs Single Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

WET Labs Dual Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

Dual Dissolved Oxygen Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

PAR Sensor Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

Aanderaa/PAR Sensors Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

Sea-Bird/PAR Sensors Hatch Kit (STD)<br />

Blank Sensor Hatch Kit (OG)<br />

Sea-Bird Single Hatch Kit (OG)<br />

Aanderaa Hatch Kit (OG)<br />

Ogive Fairing<br />

WET Labs Single Hatch Kit (OG)<br />

PAR Sensor Hatch Kit (OG)<br />

GPCTD/Sea-Bird Pumped Dissolved Oxygen Hatch Kit (OG)<br />

GPCTD Hatch Kit (OG)<br />

GPCTD / Aanderaa Dissolved Oxygen Hatch Kit (OG)


Hatch Kit Part Number<br />

Glider - Top Sail<br />

Glider - Keel<br />

No Sensor<br />

GPCTD<br />

Single WET Labs Puck<br />

Dual WET Labs Pucks<br />

Aanderaa Dissolved Oxygen<br />

Sea-Bird Pumped Dissolved Oxygen<br />

Sea-Bird Free Flow Dissolved Oxygen<br />

PAR Sensor<br />

operation. For additional configurations, contact iRobot.)<br />

4251161 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

4251846 ✓ ✓<br />

4251847 ✓ ✓<br />

4322359 ✓ ✓<br />

4251849 ✓ ✓<br />

4251850 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

4300582 ✓ ✓<br />

4306650 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

4316931 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

4318832 ✓ ✓<br />

4323827 ✓ ✓<br />

4314985 ✓ ✓<br />

4315668 ✓ ✓<br />

4322888 ✓ ✓<br />

4323078 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

4322853 ✓ ✓<br />

4323951 ✓ ✓ ✓


Upgrades and Services<br />

iRobot offers a variety of<br />

maintenance services<br />

and upgrades for Seaglider.<br />

Upgrades<br />

Enhanced Buoyancy Engine<br />

The Enhanced Buoyancy Engine supports single-pump<br />

operation in water depths shallower than 120 meters<br />

resulting in a significant reduction in power consumption.<br />

iRobot recommends the Enhanced Buoyancy Engine for<br />

missions and explorations that spend the majority of<br />

operations shallower than 120 meters of water depth.<br />

Does not include ocean re-trim and ballast. Requires<br />

shipping Seaglider to iRobot.<br />

Part # 4270717<br />

Upgrade from first-generation<br />

Seaglider to a 1KA model<br />

Upgrades a Seaglider purchased from the University<br />

of Washington (before July 2009) to the current<br />

configuration of the iRobot 1KA Seaglider. Includes<br />

an updated mass shifter, an ElectroChem 24V lithium<br />

primary battery and a 10V lithium primary battery.<br />

Does not include an upgrade to Ogive Fairing.<br />

Part # 4261537<br />

Sea-Bird Electronics GPCTD Upgrade<br />

Upgrade from a Sea-Bird CT sail to a Sea-Bird GPCTD.<br />

Replaces older CT Sail with a Sea-Bird Conductivity,<br />

Temperature and Depth sensor. Requires Ogive upgrade.<br />

Part # 4261537<br />

Ogive Fairing Upgrade<br />

Services<br />

Refurbishment Service<br />

Includes the factory-based replacement of<br />

lithium primary batteries, inspection of internal<br />

components and re-ballasting. Requires<br />

shipping Seaglider to iRobot.<br />

Part # 4255726 (ElectroChem 24V batteries)<br />

Part # 4249888 (Saft 24V batteries)<br />

OEM Sensor Recalibration<br />

Service<br />

Recalibration of Seaglider sensors at OEM.<br />

Service is ordered separately for each sensor<br />

Includes re-installation and testing.<br />

Part # 4249889<br />

Ocean Re-Trim and Ballast<br />

Re-trims and ballasts Seaglider after refurbishment<br />

to enable faster re-deployment. (Process requires<br />

an ocean launch, piloting, and recovery prior to<br />

delivery to customer.)<br />

Part # 4255839<br />

Replacement of fairings to the larger capacity Ogive<br />

fairings, allowing for greater sensor payload capacity<br />

and improved endurance. Mandatory with Sea-Bird<br />

GPCTD sensor.<br />

Part # 4339550<br />

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Upgrades and Services


Training Programs


Certified Pilot Program (five days)<br />

• Identify and understand all major components and sub-assemblies<br />

• Assemble, disassemble, and pack the robot<br />

• Prepare and execute mission plans<br />

• Conduct launch and recovery missions<br />

• Collect and analyze data<br />

The Seaglider Certified Pilot Training Program provides five days of training, including<br />

classroom sessions, computer-based training and field exercises, preparing you to efficiently<br />

operate and maintain Seaglider and collect the data necessary to achieve your research goals.<br />

Training Programs<br />

Classroom instruction (three days)<br />

Seaglider experts provide instruction, answer questions and share operational tips with<br />

participants. Computer-based training includes an interactive program that covers Seaglider<br />

logistics and operation, providing basic instruction, vocabulary and comprehension.<br />

(The computer-based training program is permanently available for your ongoing use<br />

after the training session.)<br />

Field exercises (two days)<br />

Training finishes with on-the-water launch, piloting and recovery exercises.<br />

Piloting and Field Exercises (three days)<br />

iRobot offers a comprehensive training course to help you maintain and refurbish your Seaglider.<br />

Seaglider Refurbishment Training provides three days of classroom and hands-on instruction.<br />

Course highlights include replacing Seaglider’s primary batteries, preparing sensors for<br />

recalibration and calibrating Seaglider’s compass. Seaglider Refurbishment Training is<br />

intended for three to five participants and is held in Marion, MA.<br />

For more information or a quote, contact iRobot<br />

at maritimesales@irobot.com or toll-free in the U.S. at<br />

888.776.2687. International customers, call +(1) 781.430.3090.<br />

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iRobot: The Robot Company<br />

iRobot designs and builds robots that make a difference – on the land and in the water.<br />

Founded in 1990, iRobot has two decades of experience at the forefront of the global robot industry.<br />

iRobot’s government and industrial robots provide enhanced situational awareness, reduce risk and increase<br />

mission success. As a robot industry leader, iRobot remains committed to providing platforms for invention<br />

and discovery, developing key partnerships to foster technical exploration and building robots<br />

that improve the quality of life and safety standards worldwide.<br />

© 2011 iRobot Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iRobot is a registered trademark of iRobot Corporation.<br />

Seaglider has been supported by funding from the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the National Science<br />

Foundation and the University of Washington. Seaglider is a trademark of the University of Washington. [00252.0911.v2]

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