Autonomous underwater coastal observatory (cEGIM) pre-demo test activities

On December 16th 2022, the autonomous underwater coastal observatory (cEGIM) was deployed at 8 m water depth in the Sainte Anne du Portzic Bay, close to IFREMER (Brest, France). The deployment operations were conducted by a team from IFREMER and pre-demo test activities of this observatory were initiated. 

Photo of Partial view of the cEGIM frame and instruments before deployment.
Partial view of the cEGIM frame and instruments before deployment.

The cEGIM (coastal EMSO Generic Instrument Module) is capable of adapting its configuration to the dynamic conditions of the marine environment. It is being developed by JERICO-S3 WP7 specifically for the coastal ocean environment and variables, based on the EMSO’s EGIM concept.

Photo of Side view of the cEGIM just after deployment near the pier of Sainte-Anne duPortzic.
Side view of the cEGIM just after deployment near the pier of Sainte-Anne du Portzic.

The pre-demo activities, which extend until mid-February 2023, aim to test the whole cEGIM functionalities, including the automated sensor configuration change, data acquisition, storage, and communication.

photo of a top view of the cEGIM just after deployment near the pier of Sainte-Anne du Portzic.
Top view of the cEGIM just after deployment near the pier of Sainte-Anne du Portzic.