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3D sonar sensors enable unmanned sailing: UAntwerp and Port of Antwerp testing innovative technology for autonomous shipping Automated navigation is the future of inland shipping. It may sound futuristic, but innovative research carried out by UAntwerp and the Port of Antwerp is bringing us one step closer to this dream. The key: 3D sonar sensors, inspired by the way bats see the world. ‘In 2019, over 42% of all goods entered or left the port of Antwerp via inland waterways’, says port alderman Annick De Ridder. ‘In other words, inland shipping is crucial if we want to ensure the access...

3D sonar sensors enable unmanned sailing Automated navigation is the future of inland shipping. It may sound futuristic, but innovative research carried out by UAntwerp and the Port of Antwerp is bringing us one step closer to this dream. The key: 3D sonar sensors, inspired by the way bats see the world. 'In 2019, over 42% of all goods entered or left the port of Antwerp via inland waterways', says port alderman Annick De Ridder. 'In other words, inland shipping is crucial if we want to ensure the accessibility of our city and our port. By focusing on technology such as unmanned navigation, w...

Antwerp tests 3D sonar sensors for unmanned shipping January 7, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic The University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) and the Port of Antwerp have been jointly testing 3D sonar sensors — innovative technology for autonomous inland shipping. At CoSys-Lab, a research group in UAntwerp’s Faculty of Applied Engineering, Prof. Jan Steckel develops advanced sensor systems that can withstand harsh conditions.  “In order to achieve fully autonomous navigation, constant monitoring of the ship’s surroundings is absolutely crucial,” ac...

Pinger output is a very difficult job. once the region is located, it's fairly straight forward. years ago an imaging sonar would have benneteaued over a 20,000 foot long cable. that's a lot of work to do. new technology has begin us autonomous underwater vehicles or unmanned, untethered underwater vehicles. they make the job much easier. the down side is the data you get back on shipboard isn't real time, but it's 20 hours later. that is not such a time laggase these vehicles are very capable. >> what about physically recovering a voice cockpit recorder or flight data recorder? >> that is fai...