The Datamaran operates autonomously without a manned support vessel, continuously transmitting acquired data and vessel health status to onshore operations via fault-tolerant communication channels. Offshore wind developer Equinor and Advanced Marine Systems ( AMS ) have developed an unmanned research vessel called " Wind " to collect data on wind and solar conditions at offshore wind locations . The wind and solar - observation system carries a LiDAR device for data collection . Tests of the vessel are expected to show improvements in lead time , cost and areal coverage compared to previous models , according to the partners .
Offshore wind developer Equinor and Advanced Marine Systems ( AMS ) have developed an unmanned research vessel called " Wind " to collect data on wind and solar conditions at offshore wind locations . The wind and solar - observation system carries a LiDAR device for data collection . Tests of the vessel are expected to show improvements in lead time , cost and areal coverage compared to previous models , according to the partners .