Research boats Toivo 1 and Tieto 1
Our service offers comprehensive support for various research endeavors, specializing in vegetation and bathymetric mapping through advanced navigation systems. We cater to a wide array of research needs, including model calibration, microplastics analysis, water quality and quantity assessments, sediment sampling, underwater imaging, and precise vegetation mapping.
Research Capabilities: Our multi-sensor systems are equipped to handle diverse research objectives - whether it’s deploying advanced equipment for water and sediment sampling or utilizing cutting-edge technologies for underwater imaging and vegetation mapping.
Flexible Platform: We provide a versatile platform designed to integrate various sensor systems, while excluding the Walker Bay model. Our featured vessels include:
- W10 DC WORK (>100 hv): A robust modified platform with a trailer (capacity: 2000 kg)
- Alucat W8 DC (90 hv): A compact option with a trailer (capacity: 1300 kg)
- Walker Bay RID 340 ST: Lightweight and efficient for small operations (trailer capacity: <<500 kg), ideal for lakes
- For more detailed specifications, please visit the respective manufacturer’s page
Specifications:
- Length: Approximately 5 m (W8) and 6.5 m (W10)
- Width: Approximately 2.3 m (W10 & W8)
- Draft: Greater than 0.35 m
- Speed: Exceeds 30 km/h (excluding Walker Bay)
- Design: A Class C vessel (W10 & W8), ideal for inshore navigation, accommodating 4-8 people and capable of handling waves up to 2 meters
Navigation Features: Equipped with professional navigation systems (Lowrance HDS12 or similar, including versatile options like Humminbird), we ensure a high level of operational accuracy. Additional gear includes dry suits, a small lift on W10 (not applicable for Walker Bay), and provisions for flow-through systems and ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) metrics. The W8 DC features an integrated flow-through system with a precision IMU/GNSS system.
Data Management: Our navigation system allows seamless import and export of data to various user and open data platforms, ensuring accessibility and usability of research findings depending on the sensors employed.
Locations: Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) Vantaa (W8 & Walker Bay), Syke Joensuu (W10)
User Requirements: Participants are recommended to have completed a navigation course or possess prior experience operating the W10 & W8 vessels. A 4WD vehicle is required for transporting W10 and W8, and applicable driving licenses (ABE) are required for operation of both vessels.
Service Options:
- Rental Service: Daily rentals starting at €100 / day.
- Comprehensive Service: Includes the boat system and an experienced captain, starting at €1000 / day.
Contact:
Tuomas Hirvonen, Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), firstname.surname@syke.fi, +358 50 576 7809
Jukka Hirvonen, Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), firstname.surname@syke.fi, +358 295 251 174
Jari Silander, Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), firstname.surname@syke.fi, +358 295 251 638