Travel Journal #2 - Destination: SATURN 2025

A visit to the oceanographic vessel Ángeles Alvariño!

Preparations continue for the SATURN project for the November underwater noise measurement campaign. Last April, part of TSI's R&D department visited the oceanographic vessel of the IEO (Spanish oceanography institute), the Ángeles Alvariño. This vessel will be used for conducting the underwater radiated noise tests in Spanish waters.

• Testing vessel: RV Ángeles Alvariño (further info)

• Test site: Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain)

• Dates: 2 - 13 Nov 2022

• Measurements:

  • URN (vessel signature)

  • Onboard vibrations (and noise)

• Water depth:

  • Deep (>200m): ISO 17208-1, BV, DNV, ANSI-ASA Grade C ...

  • Shallow ( 50~100m): ISO 17208-3 (Committee Draft), BV, DNV...

We are getting closer to the official tests!

🌐 Learn about SATURN en español:

https://tsisl.es/es/project/proyecto-saturn-2/