Colour Imaging Series: Colour Correction

by Patricia Sestari | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog

Ocean surveyors have historically relied on subsea video cameras deployed in underwater vehicles for environmental monitoring, general inspection, and underwater situational awareness. But the operating mechanism of “video” significantly limits the ability of advanced...

Underwater vehicles: differences between AUVs and ROVs

by Patricia Sestari | May 11, 2022 | Blog

Today we rely on robotic underwater vehicles, equipped with powerful sensors, to get us to remote regions to survey large areas of the deep sea. These vehicles are constantly evolving, gaining new capabilities that enable us to travel further than before.  Whilst...

What are the differences between Laser and Sonar technology?

by Patricia Sestari | Mar 26, 2022 | Blog

In this post we will explore the main differences between laser and sonar technology. We will go over best use cases for each and review what is the best option for different types of projects. In underwater inspection, there is a need for sensors that...

Deep Water Laser Survey Mapping from ROVs

by Sean Elmer | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog

Voyis recently released the Perception XL, a new 4000m rated laser scanning WROV skid specifically designed for generating extremely detailed volumetric point cloud models. The Perception XL enables you to gather incredibly dense data that was previously unachievable...

Remote Mine Identification from Small AUV Platforms

by Chris Gilson | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog

Sea mines remain a constant and widespread threat in international waters, creating persistent issues for military operations, commercial shipping, and subsea construction. Navies around the world are actively updating their mine countermeasure capabilities to address...

The Latest Subsea Sensors that are Essential for Automated Pipeline Inspection

by Sean Elmer | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog

Subsea pipelines are an integral component of offshore oil and gas production and are one of the most discussed topics in the subsea survey community. Ongoing inspection of these assets is critical for reducing environmental risk while also allowing for a more...