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ROVs for Underwater Search and Recovery Missions
Providing first responders tools for drowning and evidence recovery.
HAVE EYES IN THE WATER IN SECONDS
Search and recovery missions are dangerous for divers and time is critical. Deep Trekker remotely operated vehicles provide real-time visual and allow you to deploy tailor-made tools such as sonar, to navigate and locate through turbid waters; and a grabber arm, to retrieve victims or evidence. Talk to our Industry Specialists today about your specific needs and to learn more about:
- Identifying targets
- Conducting a victim or evidence recovery mission
- Training & diver monitoring
- Underwater search techniques
- How does sonar work
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ROVs tools to identify targets
Once the side scan has completed it's sweep of the area, search and rescue teams are able to mark areas of interest where their target may be located. Traditionally, divers are deployed at this point and must navigate through the murky water and hope to come across their mark. With zero visibility, these divers must rely on touch to move around and to locate their target. Deep Trekker ROVs are becoming more widely used in search and recovery missions. Not to replace divers - but work in tandem. Similar to traditional methods, after the side scan has completed, the ROV can be quickly deployed to identify the target. Pair your ROV with a multibeam imaging sonar, a mission critcal tool to reidentify the target and get visual confirmation.
Aircraft and vehicle water crashes
Timing is critical during all search missions. With no topside power required, Deep Trekker ROVs can be ready and deployed within seconds. The ROVs also help to maximize the search effort, expanding time underwater and allowing the search to continue without interruption.
Systematic search and recovery
When a target has been identified, Deep Trekker ROVs are used for the retrieval process. Once the ROV is on location, divers can follow the tether to the target. If the divers are limited by depth and temperature, the retrieval can be completed using the ROV grabber arm.
ROVs tools to identify targets
Once the side scan has completed it's sweep of the area, search and rescue teams are able to mark areas of interest where their target may be located. Traditionally, divers are deployed at this point and must navigate through the murky water and hope to come across their mark. With zero visibility, these divers must rely on touch to move around and to locate their target. Deep Trekker ROVs are becoming more widely used in search and recovery missions. Not to replace divers - but work in tandem. Similar to traditional methods, after the side scan has completed, the ROV can be quickly deployed to identify the target. Pair your ROV with a multibeam imaging sonar, a mission critcal tool to reidentify the target and get visual confirmation.
Search and Rescue Packages
DTG3 Package
The DTG3 makes getting eyes underwater easier than ever before. An extremely quick to deploy and reliable underwater drone for inspection and surveys.
REVOLUTION ROV | Package
The REVOLUTION offers best-in-class performance. Its intuitive design makes inspections easy in high currents. Add an imaging sonar for best results.
Blueprint Oculus Multibeam Sonars | M750D
Blueprint oculus multibeam imaging sonar M750D attachment for Deep Trekker remotely operated vehicles and robotic crawlers.
Manipulator Bundle Pack (6 Attachments)
Equip your Deep Trekker ROV with all the all-in-one underwater Manipulator Bundle Pack. Including 6 grabber and sampler attachments.
We cannot send divers down unless we are very sure the target will provide information because of the risk involved for the divers and boat operators. With these cameras we would be able to be 100% sure that the subject is there or not and know we have covered 100% of the bottom. The ability to record this info is huge for searchers for situational awareness and historical data for reviewing and training purposes.
See How Our Customers Use ROVs for Search & Rescue
Maine State Police
Glenn Lang assists the Maine State Police with underwater search and recovery missions with his DTG3 to keep divers safe in dangerous conditions.
Canadian Canine Search Corps
The CCSC uses their ROV's side scan sonar to verify the location of underwater targets scented by their dogs.
City of Lethbridge Water Rescue Team
The Water Rescue Team locates victims with their ROV and uses the grabber arm to help retrieve them.
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Why Deep Trekker for Search and Rescue?
30 second deployment time
Launch in the most remote areas with no topside power or boxes required
Gaming style controller to significantly reduce the learning curve
Sophisticated Options such as Sonar and USBL Positioning Systems
Affordable robust equipment
Record investigations on the Deep Trekker DVR with voice-over capabilities
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