{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-post-js","path":"/blog/pioneering-robot-submarines-for-arctic-research-are-getting-ready-in-loch-ness/","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"No Frills News"}},"contentfulNfnPost":{"postTitle":"Pioneering Robot Submarines for Arctic Research Are Getting Ready in Loch Ness","slug":"pioneering-robot-submarines-for-arctic-research-are-getting-ready-in-loch-ness","createdLocal":"2021-05-30 14:30:50.631857","publishDate":"2021-05-30 10:40:01+00:00","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","sourceUrl":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.autoevolution.com/news/pioneering-robot-submarines-for-arctic-research-are-getting-ready-in-loch-ness-161934.html"},"postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>ALRThe National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in UK has developed a state-of-the-art version of the Autosub Long Range () vehicle, a robot submarine that will be used for shore-based scientific missions and under-ice exploration.\nNOC is developing a fleet of 6 ARLs that can be deployed for almost 3 months.\nJust like in other sectors , robotic vehicles can provide more cost-effective solutions and take marine research to the next level, thanks to the possibility of exploring challenging areas.\nPlus, using autonomous vehicles reduces the negative impact on the environment.Besides the ALR, there’s also a new Autosub 2000 Under-Ice vehicle (A2KUI) that’s undergoing in-water trials.\nEquipped with powerful sensors, it’s designed to operate in some of the most difficult environments.Hopefully, we’ll hear about Boaty McBoatface in the near future, when it will embark on its important Antarctica expedition.</p>"}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"pioneering-robot-submarines-for-arctic-research-are-getting-ready-in-loch-ness"}}}