Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Depth in depth from surface and height from bottom in meters, • Temperature in a range of -5 to 50 degrees C with an accuracy of +/- 0.01 degrees C, • Conductivity in a range of 0 to 100 mS/cm with an accuracy of +/- 0.5% + 0.001 uS/cm, • Salinity in the range of 0-70 PPT with an accuracy of 1.0% or +/-0.1 PPT, • Dissolved oxygen in a range of 0 to 20 mg/L with an accuracy of +/- 0.1mg/L, • PH in a range of 0-14 with an accuracy of +/- 0.2, • Chlorophyll in a range of 0-400 ug/L with a resolution of +/- 0.01 ug/L, and • Blue-green algae in a range of 0-100 ug/L for PC and 0-280 ug/L for PE. • Data collection must be able to occur at the frequency of 1 data point per second. The AUV must be capable of diving to 100 meters and not exceed 85 lbs in weight. • It must possess a self-contained power system capable of 8-14 hour missions at an average speed of 2.5 knots. • The AUV will be able to detect leaks. • The AUV will have onboard data storage. o It must possess an onboard WIFI network and a means to communicate with and/or locate the AUV with a satellite connection when sailing at or an acoustic modem (minimum of 1 km range) when below the water’s surface and include the necessary hardware to do so. • It must possess the ability and hardware to manually operate the vehicle within a 300 m range. • It must possess a 450 kHz single frequency sonar and compatible software to allow identification of fish presence and substrate type. • AUV must come with a hard case, vehicle stand, and consumables kit (spare fins, ballast, o-rings, grease, etc..) must also be provided to facilitate vehicle transport and routine maintenance. • Mission-planning software that accepts standard georeferenced charts must be provided by the manufacturer. • Warranty of a minimum of one year from date of receipt by the State on proposed AUV. • Shipping to Kodiak must be included in the total cost.
