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The Story of Autosub
Shore Command – Gran Canaria
From 20 January – 15 March 2013, the NOC carried out a series of ALR trials with a base at the Spanish oceanographic research facility (PLOCAN). The trials were a success, with much learnt about the characteristics of the vehicle.
Perhaps the greatest achievements were the demonstration that such trials could be accomplished from a shore base, with the ALR deployed from a trailer on a ramp, from where a small rib towed it a short distance offshore. A signal was sent to the AUV via a WiFi link, and the AUV started its journey East.
Dr Miles Pebody helping to launch ALR from shore.