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We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
PO169: Multi-USV offshore wind operations: Scaling data acquisition and management for a changing market
Charlotte Beechey, Head of Business Development, XOCEAN
Abstract
The growing scale of offshore wind development demands survey strategies that can deliver faster results without compromising data quality or environmental commitments. Coordinated deployment of multiple Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) has emerged as a key enabler of this shift, allowing parallel acquisition that compresses survey timelines by weeks compared with traditional methods. However, the speed of data collection introduces a new challenge: managing and processing vast volumes of geophysical data generated daily across multiple platforms. This presentation examines how multi-USV operations accelerate offshore wind site investigations while maintaining data integrity through robust digital management systems. Fleets of USVs routinely collect terabytes of geophysical data each day. These datasets are uploaded ashore in real time, where quality is monitored continuously. Immediate feedback enables rapid adaptation of survey strategies. A bespoke set of proven processes underpins this workflow, integrating simultaneous multi-platform data streams into a unified environment. This ensures and consistency and quality across survey platforms, while allowing near-real-time insights to drive dynamic planning. Results demonstrate that parallel USV operations not only reduce emissions and marine footprint but also fundamentally reshape the data pipeline. Success depends on digitalisation strategies capable of handling high-volume, multiple sensor datasets, automating assurance processes, and delivering rapid outputs to project stakeholders. By coupling scalable autonomous operations with live digital oversight, multi-USV strategies provide a resilient, low-carbon pathway for offshore wind development in increasingly dynamic project environments.
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