Deep-sea seabed exploration node operation scenario

Beijing Zhongke Physical Exploration Technology Development Co., Ltd. · CASGEO

Deep-sea exploration, powered by intelligence

Next-Generation Autonomous Navigation Underwater NodeManta Node（Underwater Flight NodeEquipped with autonomous positioning, precise seabed deployment, and large-scale deployment capabilities, it revolutionizes traditional deep-sea OBN exploration through a cable-free flight and automated recovery architecture.

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Maximum Operating Water Depth

0Sky

Seafloor continuous monitoring

Underwater navigation accuracy

0%+

Recycling Efficiency Improvement (Design Goal)

Core Technology

Three Core Technical Value Drivers

From deployment and observation to recovery, Manta Node covers the entire deep-sea exploration workflow with a differentiated technical approach.

Cable-Free Flight and Swarm Scheduling

The node autonomously flies using a bio-inspired micro-drive system and hydrodynamic design. It supports bulk deployment from a moving mother ship, enabling rapid wide-area array deployment without tether constraints.

Buoyancy adjustment and automatic retrieval

Upon task completion, the unit automatically ascends from the seabed via its intelligent buoyancy system. The mother vessel then retrieves multiple units in a single batch, significantly reducing the risk of equipment loss and cable entanglement.

End-to-end closed-loop for source and receiver

Supports air gun source excitation mode. The array provides high-fidelity, synchronized clock-triggered reception, forming a complete deep-sea seismic survey loop from source excitation to data acquisition.

Applications

Deep-sea application scenarios

Covers deep-sea oil and gas exploration, mineral exploration, disaster monitoring, CCUS, and offshore wind energy.

Deep-sea oil and gas exploration

Use high-precision geophysical exploration technologies to accurately locate deep-sea oil and gas reservoirs, providing reliable data support and geological basis for energy development.

Deep-sea mineral exploration

Map the distribution and reserves of strategic mineral resources such as polymetallic nodules and cobalt-rich crusts to support the sustainable development and utilization of marine resources.

Deep-Sea Disaster Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of marine geological hazards such as seabed earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and turbidity currents to support ocean disaster prevention and mitigation research.

CCUS Carbon Sequestration Monitoring

High-resolution time-lapse (4D) seismic monitoring for offshore CO2 storage, with periodic repeat surveys to track plume migration paths and containment boundaries.

Offshore Wind Farm Site Selection and Monitoring

High-resolution seabed geological imaging to identify risks such as faults and shallow gas; conduct scour monitoring of foundations and cable route inspections during the operational phase.

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Team & Labs

Top-tier research team and global joint laboratories

Our core team consists of PhDs and postdocs from Cambridge University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, and other leading institutions. We have deep expertise in marine geophysical exploration, underwater acoustic navigation, and deep-sea sensors, covering the full spectrum of hardware, software, and algorithms.

The company has established joint laboratories with the University of Cambridge, Nanyang Technological University, and Pusan National University, forming a global co-creation R&D network in fluid mechanics, materials science, and marine engineering.

Cambridge University Joint LaboratoryNanyang Technological University Joint LaboratoryPusan National University Joint Laboratory

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