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USV Pamela for surface water data

Easily collect in-situ samples and data along surface transects

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Surface trawl

Ideal for microplastics, zooplankton and phytoplankton.

eDNA Sampler

Collect eDNA on your filter of choice.

In-situ sensors

Choose from a suite of in-situ sensors for chemical and physical parameters.

On-water Radiometry

Measure water leaving reflectance with a sky-blocked approach.

Features

Operate manually by remote control, or preprogram transects with autopilot mode
Deploy anywhere, no special equipment required
Choose from a variety of modular payloads
Up to 5 km range with easily exchangeable and rechargeable batteries
Easy transport

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About Pamela

Pamela is a lightweight, modular uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The USV is remotely controlled from a ground station, and navigates on the water's surface. On board samplers and sensors collect data while the vehicle is underway, or at a desired location.

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"My overall experience with Pamela was very positive, and it has been a valuable tool in my fieldwork.

One of the aspects I appreciated the most was its simplicity: the USV proved very user-friendly, easy to operate, and effective in collecting all required samples."
Andrea Knutsen, MSc.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Frequently asked questions

Do I need technical or robotics experience to operate USV Pamela?

No. Pamela is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. You can operate it from a smartphone, tablet, or PC with minimal training. It's plug-and-play with no robotics background required.

What type of data and samples can USV Pamela collect?

Pamela supports both real-time sensor data (e.g. salinity, temperature, turbidity) and physical sample collection (e.g. microplastics, plankton). You can customize sensor payloads based on your monitoring needs.

Where and how can I deploy USV Pamela?

Pamela can be launched from shore, piers, or small boats, and works in both freshwater and marine environments. It's lightweight and portable. No crane, no crew, and no vessel required.

How can USV Pamela be transported?

USV Pamela comes delivered in a series of cases small enough to be checked as regular luggage on commercial flights. All components are safe for air travel, as long as batteries are brought in the cabin luggage.

What metadata do I get from USV Pamela?

Data from environmental sensors can be displayed in real time (sensor dependent) and logged during the mission. Timestamped data with second accuracy is provided for GPS coordinates, pitch, roll, heading, speed, battery voltage and other technical parameters. All data can be exported from the remote controller using Quick Share.