Ariane
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| Infrastructure | Flotte océanographique française (FOF), French Oceanographic Fleet |
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| Type of entity | Equipment |
| Main activity | The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV. It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons. The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV. It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons. The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV. It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons. The Ariane H-ROV is a new generation of underwater vehicle, a hybrid between a ROV and an AUV. It can either be remotely operated via a fibre-optic tether or used in autonomous mode. The Ariane is unusual in that the fibre-optic cable can be wound back in, meaning it can be deployed from a small support vessel without a dynamic positioning system, such as those in the coastal fleet: the Europe, Antea or Côtes de la Manche. Developing the Ariane forms part of Ifremer's strategy to add to its range of submarine equipment, given the new demands arising, for instance, from the requirements of the Marine Strategy and Water Framework Directives and of Marine Protected Areas, underwater observatories and coastal or regional sites. The existing equipment for use at depth (Nautile, Victor 6000, etc.) is not necessarily well suited to these purposes, as it launches from deep-sea vessels, and there are cost and scheduling issues. The H-ROV Ariane can dive daily to depths of 2,500m and perform intervention, sampling, inspection and acoustic and optical mapping assignments. Its specially adapted propulsion and navigation sensors allow Ariane to operate on all types of sea floor, including rugged terrain such as canyons. |
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| Labels | Recognised French National Research Infrastructure (TGIR) |
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Location and contact
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| Adress | Ifremer |
| Address line 2 | ZI Pointe du Diable |
| Zip code/Postcode | 29280 |
| Town/city | PLOUZANÉ |
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| Certification, standardization, calibration | |
| Category | Research vessels, their underwater systems and air assets Underwater systems |
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| Scientific disciplines | Hydrology / Hydrography Biological oceanography |
| Strategic areas of action |  Marine energy and mining resourcesEnvironmental and coastal planning and development Marine biological resources |
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Ifremer A pioneer in ocean science, IFREMER's cutting-edge research is grounded in sustainable development and open science.His vision is to advance science, expertise and innovation to protect and restore the ocean, sustainably use marine resources to benefit societ, create and share ocean data, information & knowledge. With more than 1,500 personnel spread along the French coastline in more than 20 sites, the institute explores the 3 great oceans: the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Founded in 1984, IFREMER is a French public organization and its budget approximates 240 million euros. It is operating under the joint authority of the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the French Ministry for the Ecological and Solidary Transition, and the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food. |
