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Omega Lander

Model OL-163

Large autonomous, untethered freefall ocean lander for full-ocean-depth missions, rated to 7km or 11km, with a 50" H payload bay.

Description

The Omega Lander (OL-163) is the largest of Global Ocean Design's Ocean Landers, designed for full-ocean-depth missions. Like the other landers, it is an untethered freefall platform that carries sensors, samplers and cameras to the seafloor and returns to the surface by releasing a drop weight. All sensors and samplers are selected and installed by the customer.

Key features

  • Overall size: 96" H x 24" W x 21" D
  • Max payload water weight: ~40 lbs; supplemental buoyancy available to increase this to ~120 lbs
  • Max payload bay size: 50" H x 19.5" W x 18.75" D
  • Rated depths available: 7km or 11km
  • Acoustic and timer releases available

Specifications

Overall size96" H x 24" W x 21" D
Max payload water weight~40 lbs (~120 lbs with supplemental buoyancy)
Max payload bay size50" H x 19.5" W x 18.75" D
Rated depths7km or 11km

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