Technology Archive

The National Oceanography Centre – and its predecessor organisations – has been at the forefront of innovative marine technology development for decades.

Our technology has helped keep the UK at the cutting edge of global marine science from coast to deep ocean. From early iterations of pioneering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, long endurance unmanned surface vehicles and deep ocean landers, to the advancement of sensor technologies capable of measuring a wide range of ocean parameters, the NOC has a long and storied history of pushing the boundaries of ocean science

Technology Archive

Autosub Development

The National Oceanography Centre has pioneered the development of Marine Autonomous Systems, achieving a series of notable firsts along the way.
Unmanned Surface Vehicle Development

The NOC has worked in collaboration with industry partners to develop the next generation of autonomous surface vehicles.
Deep-Ocean Lander Development

The NOC has the longest established Deep-Ocean Lander group in the UK, with over 45 years experience and hundreds of successful deployments.

Technology Development

We work on the development of novel and innovative technologies to aid in the advancement of scientific research undertaken in the most extreme marine environments.

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Technology Archive

The National Oceanography Centre – and its predecessor organisations – has been at the forefront of innovative marine technology development for decades.

Technology Archive

Autosub Development

Unmanned Surface Vehicle Development

Deep-Ocean Lander Development

Technology Development