By Christine Williams


There are numerous things about the ocean that people are not knowledgeable about including its different related aspects. Various ways are used by scientists for their research to be done such as research vessels, weather buoys, and weather ships. Though these are expensive or their capabilities are lacking in doing the tasks required.

This is the reason that new technologies are developed to help to achieve their goals to know more and better understand the ocean. An example of these technologies are unmanned surface vehicles which are operated by not someone on board it. They could be remotely controlled or having the planned tracks or maneuvers programmed for them to follow.

It is also being used by the military for purposes such as intelligence gathering, surveillance of suspected threats and reconnaissance to confirm their locations. Another use is to sweep the sea for mines in helping protect other vessels from being damaged. And they could also be used in safely attacking enemy forces without worrying of having casualties on your side.

These have also commercial uses like in exploring for oil and natural gas deposits to identify their locations and have oil rigs constructed on them. Data collection for scientific research is another where the scientists do not need to ride water vessels for their studies. They would just program the USV in collecting the required data for them.

Safety is another reason to use them because collecting data in open seas may be dangerous for those sailing in them for their studies. Weather conditions might unexpectedly make the tasks difficult as well as hazardous during strong storms. There will be no human lives at risks to be lost during strong storms by using USV.

Some have the capabilities of being left on the ocean within a few months to collect data when the information needed are about different days. Another use for these are for purposes of security or environmental monitoring depending on the installed equipment. Power can be harvested in helping them stay longer through solar panels and wind turbines.

If you plan on buying one for whatever reason then start by searching the internet for companies that are selling them in your area. You may also use the yellow pages and local newspapers in searching for those that might have placed advertisements there. Ask for recommendations from people that you know which may have an idea on where to buy one.

Read some reviews and testimonials online to know the opinions people have on the company including the USV they are selling. You can use this to know if there were any negative opinions or complaints that have been raised against them. Choose the model that you need among the ones available for purchase.

Inquire about the price of your selected USV including the delivery charge if they have a service for one. Ask about any additional equipment which they are selling that can be installed on your USV. Compare all gathered information and use them to help you in making a decision.




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