Post | Sea trials in winter light
Our team is currently out on the Aurora in Aarhus together with Fraunhofer IGD, carrying out SAT and testing on a sensor-packed FOCUS 3 ROTV. With clear frost in the air and a bright view of the city from the water, it has provided the perfect backdrop for real-world validation.
Joining us on board are our long-time partners from EdgeTech Marine, supporting the integration and operation of the eBOSS system as part of the current test activities. With multiple specialists working side by side and one of the most extensive sensor configurations we have deployed on a FOCUS 3, these trials provide valuable insights for the ongoing work.
A dedicated handling system is also part of the setup, enabling safe and efficient launch and recovery throughout the test programme.
This particular setup brings together contributions from several trusted partners, including EdgeTech Marine, Valeport, Kraken, RESON, Sonardyne and DeepSea Power & Light, forming a combined sensor suite of
✅ Multibeam echo sounders
✅ Synthetic aperture sonar
✅ 3D volumetric sub‑bottom system (eBOSS)
✅ Magnetometers
✅ Environmental sensors
✅ Lights
✅ HD visual systems
all working together to deliver a high‑resolution picture of the subsea environment.
It is a pleasure collaborating with everyone involved, and a good reminder that full-scale sea trials from the Aurora remain an available option for clients who want to verify performance before moving into operational deployment.
Let your network know, that the Aurora is available for SAT with MacArtney specialists.
