Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

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The utilization of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for underwater inspections is essential and cost effective for those locations where extensive penetrations and depths are problematic. Glenn Underwater Services provides ROV services uniquely suited for the inspection of civil structures requiring long penetrations, entry into confined spaces, limited visibility, and/or the need to inspect and map defects on large surface areas.

An assortment of instrumentation can be employed by Glenn Underwater Services ROV.


    •  Ultrasonic thickness

    •  Flaw detection

    •  Sonar

    •  Acoustical positioning

SONAR The Mesotech MS 940 (675khz) Imaging and Profiling Sonar is the low frequency telemetry version, which allows the system to work through long cables. The range of the 675 khz head is 300ft. The MS940 is a Windows Version processor that allows easy storage of images and data. This feature allows clients the ability to print these images directly into final reports. Measurements of distance, area, and angles can be also be measured on screen.