ARHEA (Advanced Drifter GPS Oceanography Coverage Area)

ARHEA (Advanced Drifter GPS Coverage Area) is an oceanographic parameter measurement instrument equipped with diving capabilities and depth settings capable of providing high-quality data and capable of data acquisition in operations at depth of the water column. ARHEA makes it possible to observe the water column remotely for a long time and from a distance for use in academic, military, and commercial applications. ARHEA has ability to dive and measure oceanographic parameters based on the depth of the water column equipped with propulsion in the form of thrusters and static fins that can control the depth and use of an altimeter for obstacle avoidance. ARHEA can record water quality data using turbidity, pH, temperature, DO (dissolved oxygen), conductivity, and depth sensors with high accuracy.

The Team

Noir P. Purba
Universitas Padjadjaran
Ibnu Faizal
Universitas Padjadjaran
Marine K. Martasuganda
MOCEAN Institute
Komitmen Research Group
Marine Science Institute
University of The Philippines
Robomarine Indonesia

Grants

ARHEA was part of the research funded by the Archipelagic Island State (AIS) 2020-2021 grant.

Publication

Development of autonomous multi-sensor ocean monitoring instrument designed for complex archipelagic waters

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Development of autonomous multi-sensor ocean monitoring instrument designed for complex archipelagic waters

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Instrument History

Awards

Kompetisi Inovasi Jawa Barat (KIJB) 2022

First place for Ministry/Agency/Higher Education Category