The common intention of this project is to facilitate tests of new concepts and full-scale programs related to autonomous vessels in Trondheimsfjorden and the surrounding coastal areas. The partners will share knowledge and experiences and contribute to the development of the test area.
The use of the test area presumes the operation to be within prevailing regulations, and that necessary communication and surveillance infrastructure is established.
Since 2016, several installations, technologies, resources, and services in the fjord has been set up. This equipment will be available for rent for use in projects for research, verification or demonstration purposes.
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A request can be made by filling in the form a few scrolls down this page and sent to the administrator. Please be aware that certain tests might need formal approval from authorities, e.g. when testing communication technologies using frequencies that can interfere with technologies or with conventional users in the area.
For the test area we would also like to inform about tests that have been, or are under planning, in the area. Therefore, we would like each demonstration/project to give a description of the test.
Before you send in your request, please pay attention to the following:
- Permissions: Please be aware that notifications and permissions from authorities might be necessary. This can be approval or communication from authorities, from traffic authorities, with coastal administrations, with the port and so on.
- Resources: From the resource matrix there are listed resources that are available in the area. This can be vessels or drones to be used for testing of your technology, or it can be hire of a control room or office facilities if needed. The list indicates available sensors, communication or navigational technologies that are available or under progress.
- Data: From the area there are some data available that can be used when in a demonstration project. This can be statistical data on traffic, or sensor data from the area, the data can be used to verify test performance.
- Your test: From you we would like to know some more about your demonstration plan. First of all, we would like you to shortly describe your intention of using Trondheimsfjorden, then give us some more knowledge if you will be needing any resources or services from us.
The test area partners are open for discussion on potential participation in projects, or to assist you when setting up a test or demonstration. Please fill in the form below to get in touch with the administrator, Kay Endre Fjørtoft.
Contact form/request for information
Lists of available equipment, resources, services and data:
These lists are dynamic and new elements will be introduced as soon as they are available.
Products and infrastructure
| Technologies | Description | Owner | Terms and conditions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIS base station | AIS information from Norwegian Coastal Administration | NCA | Available for rental. | kystverket.no/ |
| Otter USV | 2m long USV for sheltered waters, e.g. rivers, ports, lakes or Trondheimsfjorden | Maritime Robotics | Available for rental. Buy: commercially available, rental: available pending other bookings, contact MR sales. | maritimerobotics.com |
| Mariner USV | 6 m long USV for coastal and offshore operations | Maritime Robotics | Available for rental. Buy: commercially available, rental: available pending other bookings, contact MR sales. | maritimerobotics.com |
| Maritime Robotics Conversion system | System to convert existing manned vessels to enable unmanned operations | Maritime Robotics | For sale. | maritimerobotics.com |
| Payload sensor integration | Payload sensor integration for Maritime Robotic’s USVs | Maritime Robotics | Custom payloads can be integrated into the Mariner or Otter USVs, pending size and energy demands. Contact MR sales to discuss options and USV rental. | maritimerobotics.com |
| AtoN (special applications) | Complementary sensors for docking/crossing fairways in test area (ferries) | NCA | Available. Tentative technical project with NTNU (joint location for traditional AtoN and new sensors). | kystverket.no |
| Digital information from shore | MSI, Reporting, Routes, regulations, port security etc. | NCA | Available. Some information is ready and some information is under development. | kystverket.no |
| MBR infrastructure | A maritime broadband radio used in maritime applications where digital high-speed reliable communication and data transfer are crucial. Stationary units. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | connectingvessels.com |
| MBR mobile units | A maritime broadband radio used in maritime applications where digital high-speed reliable communication and data transfer are crucial. Mobile units. | Kongsberg Seatex | Available for sale. Rental upon request. | connectingvessels.com |
| AIS mobile unit | AIS mobile units, mandatory on all vessels above 300 gross ton. Transmits own vessel position information and receives other vessel position information to avoid ship collision. | Kongsberg Seatex | Available for sale. | ais-sat.com |
| AIS base station | AIS base station located in Trondheim harbour. Receives vessel information and communicates with all vessels in the area. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | ais-sat.com |
| VDES mobile unit | The next generation AIS. Allows for up to 32 times more bandwidth compared to AIS. | Kongsberg Seatex | Available for sale. Rental upon request. | ais-sat.com |
| VDES base station | The next generation AIS. Will be located at the harbour in Trondheim. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | ais-sat.com |
| DGNSS reference station | IALA reference station transmitting DGPS and DGLONASS corrections, RTCM v2.3 on 299 kHz. Located on Trondheim harbour. | Kongsberg Seatex | Transmitting on request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | kongsberg.com |
| GNSS monitoring station | GNSS monitoring station, which is able to track GPS, Glonass, Galilo and Beidou, and SBAS satellites. Used as a benchmark for performance of GNSS in the test area. Could also be used to generate GNSS RTCM v3-corrections, including Galileo-corrections, which could be transmitted to vessels e.g. via MBR. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | kongsberg.com |
| Radar | Two radars will be installed on each side of the Trondheimsfjord. The radar data will be sent to and presented at the Kongsberg Seatex Control Centre. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | kongsberg.com |
| Camera | Two cameras will be installed on each side of the Trondheimsfjord, in connection with the radars. The camera data will be sent to and presented at the Kongsberg Seatex Control Centre. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | kongsberg.com |
| C-Scope | A maritime surveillance system for traffic monitoring. Traffic monitoring for ship and shore surveillance. | Kongsberg Norcontrol | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | kongsberg.com |
| Situational Awareness | Combining multiple sensors with intelligent software, Kongsberg situational awareness solution is designed to mitigate the risks navigators face, especially in poor weather conditions, congested waters or at night. A solution which provides precise, reliable and real-time data for detecting, classifying and observing objects, vessels and the shoreline. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | kongsberg.com |
| Satellite Navigation RFI monitor | Detection, characterization and alerting system for jamming in satnav signal bands. | SINTEF | Available for rental. | navisp.esa.int |
| 5G | 5G is available in the port area | Available. | ||
| VDES transponders | 3 VDES transponders | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Available for rental, Q2-2021. | ntnu.edu |
| VDES base station | 3 VDES base stations | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Used as part of communication infrastructure, Q2-2021. | ntnu.edu |
| Radar | Radar x 2 | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Radar tracks available, Q4-2021. | ntnu.edu |
| Weather station | Portable weather station | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Available for rental, Q2-2021. | ntnu.edu |
| PTZ infrared camera | Portable camera | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | TBD | ntnu.edu |
| RTK GPS navigation | Portable instruments | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Available for rental, Q2-2021. | ntnu.edu |
| Optical machine vision camera | Portable camera | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Available for rental, Q2-2021. | ntnu.edu |
| Infrared machine vision camera | Portable camera | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Available for rental, Q2-2021. | ntnu.edu |
Resources
| Resources | Description | Owner | Terms and conditions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Space Drone 1 & 2 | Vessels used for testing and demonstrations in the Trondheimsfjorden test area. The vessels are equipped with multiple sensors such as radar, GNSS, AIS, ECDIS, camera, autopilot, VHF and MBR. | Kongsberg Seatex | Available through cooperation projects. | kongsberg.com |
| R/V Gunnerus | University owned research vessel, 36.25 m LoA, equipped with several cranes, ROV hangar, work-boat, wet and dry laboratories, offices, and sleeping quarters. R/V Gunnerus is fitted with a modern dynamic positioning system with electrical propulsion. It is equipped with the latest technology for a variety of research activities within technology, biology, chemistry, geology, archaeology, oceanography, and fisheries research. | NTNU | Available for rental. | ntnu.edu |
| Ocean Lab control room | Control room to enable remote control and monitoring of subsea stations. The mobile platforms like AUVs, ROVS, and USV will also be accessible from the control room. Located at Trondheim Biological Station (TBS). | NTNU | Available for rental. | To be available from Q2 2021 |
| Ocean Lab subsea docking station | Two dockstation will be offered. The first docking station will be located on 365 m depth outside Munkholmen. Instrumented with acoustic modem, sonar, camera, light, sonar, ADCP, CTD. Docking station #2 is located outside the TBS on 85 meters depth, 340 meters from the pier. It will be instrumented with CTD, ADCP, camera, modem and light. Here is also a subsea mock-up of a pig loop module. | NTNU | Available for rental. | To be available from Q2 2022 |
| Control Centre Kongsberg Seatex | A shore control centre in Kongsberg Seatex’ locations which performs monitoring and control of the Kongsberg Seatex delivered infrastructure. Connected to the Ocean Space Drones. Allows studies of remote controls and human machine interactions. | Kongsberg Seatex | Operation upon request for test activity in Trondheimsfjorden Test Area. | kongsberg.com |
| Offices | We have many offices available that can be used during a test. | SINTEF/NTNU/Port of Trondheim | Available for rental. | |
| Docking facilities and services | There are several locations that can be used for docking of vessels or equipment’s that are used in a demonstration. | Port of Trondheim | Available for rental. | trondheimhavn.no/ |
| Maritime Robotics R&D vessel | Maritime Robotics 8m-long R&D vessel, seats 6. Options for sensor integration, contact MR sales. | Maritime Robotics | Available for rental. Available, pending other bookings, contact MR sales. | maritimerobotics.com |
| Maritime Robotics vehicle control centre | Maritime Robotics Vehicle Control Station centre, for use with Maritime Robotics’ USVs, for demos or training of operators, see Products/Infrastructure. | Maritime Robotics | Available for rental. Available, pending other booking. contact MR sales. | maritimerobotics.com |
| Work boat | 8 m, cabin, 3 work stations, free space on deck, instrument room, instrument mast, following safety requirements | SINTEF Ocean | Available for rental with or without crew. Q2-2021. | ntnu.edu |
| Skyranger R70 UAS | Skyranger R70 UAS (drone) with multi-role payload (incl MBR) | NCA | Approval for rental. | flir.eu |
Data
| Data | Description | Owner | Terms and conditions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIS data bank | Real-time and historical data from the NCA. | NCA | Available, need agreement with NCA. | kystverket.no/ |
| Weather data bank | Real-time and historical data from the Port of Trondheim and open sources. | Port of Trondheim | Available. | trondheimhavn.no/ |
| Data from sensors in the fjord | Data from buoys installed in Trondheimsfjorden | SINTEF Ocean | Some available, new sensors to be installed in Q2-21. | ntnu.edu/oceanlab |
| Information regards previous tests | Some tests available, new data base with tests to be installed in Q2-21. | SINTEF Ocean | Some available, new sensors to be installed in Q2-21. | ntnu.edu/oceanlab |
| AIS, radar, EO, IR, multibeam, etc. | Data collection from Maritime Robotics ‘ USVs, UAVs or R&D vessel. E.g. AIS/radar/EO/IR/multibeam data from surface vessels, EO/IR data from UAVs. | Maritime Robotics | Data can be collected using our platforms, pending availability. Contact MR sales to discuss options and vehicle rental / data collection. Bathymetric data for Norway is classified and cannot be shared unless prior permission is obtained from the FOH (military) via the Norwegian Hydrographic Services. | maritimerobotics.com/ |
| SafeSeaNet information | Information regarding port etc | NCA | Available, need agreement with NCA | kystverket.no/ |
| Historical data | Data collected over time in the area of Trondheimsfjorden from buoys, radars, weather stations, communication and navigation systems | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Some data available for free, some data to a certain fee (price model not yet decided). Ready Q4-21. | ntnu.edu/oceanlab |
| Real time data | Access to selected real time data from the sensors available in the infrastructure | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Some data available for free, some data to a certain fee (price model not yet decided). Ready Q4-21. | ntnu.edu/oceanlab |
| Data analytics | Analysed data based on available data from the sensors | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU | Some data available for free, some data to a certain fee (price model not yet decided). Ready Q3-21. | ntnu.edu/oceanlab |
Administrative services
| Resources | Description | Owner | Terms and conditions | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissions | Applications for permissions (NKOM, Maritime Directorate, Norwegian Coastal Administration) | SINTEF Ocean | Available | |
| Communication with Traffic authorities | Set up communication with traffic authorities, the port and the fairway | SINTEF Ocean | Available | |
| Video and publication work | Help to do publications as video recording of test and documentation of results for public purposes. | SINTEF Ocean/NTNU/OAC | Available |