The autonomous submarine LULA (Portuguese for squid) is being used in different scientific projects and takes a crew of 3 to a depth of 500 metres.

The 150° spherical bow viewport provides a spectacular view of the sea bed and surrounding water for the crew and makes LULA an excellent tool for the documentation of underwater life.

cameras/illumination:

LULA has a unique illumination system mounted on movable arms.

A HD TV camera (DVCPROHD) is mounted together with a digital still camera in the focal centre of the viewport. The cameras can take professional quality images.

A HD video camera is mounted to the manipulator for close-ups of the observed fauna. 

scientific work:

A manipulator permits the collection and storage of objects up to 25 kg.

The collection of a variety of oceanographic data such as conductivity, temperature, pressure, oxygen, pH, turbidity) is possible by using pre-installed sensors.

Lula is a comfortable and stable underwater platform, which can be easily converted to perform special tasks and missions.

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