Innovation is at the heart of Aquatec – whether bespoke solutions for customers, ground-breaking new technologies or updates for our well-established product ranges.
In addition to running a significant internal research and development programme to advance our instrumentation product line, we have participated in a number of collaborative research and development programmes.
R&D Projects
| Project | Dates | Type | Details | Technology |
| NAUTILOS | 2020 - 2024 | H2020 | New Approach to Underwater Technologies for Innovative, Low-cost Ocean Observation | Sound and Marine Mammal Monitoring; Acoustic Profiling; Through-water Communication |
| ACOBAR | 2008 - 2012 | FP7 | Acoustic Technology for Observing the interior of the Arctic Ocean | Acoustic Communication |
| DAMOCLES | 2005 - 2010 | FP6 | Developing Arctic Modeling and Observing Capabilities for Long-term Environmental Studies | Acoustic Communication |
| NECESSITY | 2004 - 2007 | FP6 | Nephrops and CEtacean Species Selection Information and Technology | Acoustic marine mammal deterrent for trawls |
| SWARM | 2003 - 2005 | FP5 | Autonomous underwater multi-probe system for coastal area - Shallow Water Monitoring | Acoustic Communication |
| PINGER | 2004 - 2005 | Spanish Govt | Development of an acoustic prototype to reduce predation caused by marine mammals in swordfish fisheries | Acoustic marine mammal deterrent for longlines |