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Zupt’s iRTS System Achieves Offshore Milestone in Monopile Installation
We're excited to share a major milestone at Zupt!
Our integrated Robotic Total Station (iRTS) system has successfully completed its first offshore deployment on a monopile installation project, delivering accurate and reliable performance in the field.During the first four monopile installations, iRTS has played a key role in providing precise, real-time data to enhance operational efficiency.
The iRTS system integrates a Leica TS16 robotic total station, a Trimble GNSS receiver, and a navigation-grade IMU. Purpose-built for offshore applications, it tracks prisms mounted on vibro-hammers during pile installation and provides real-time rate-of-penetration data to reduce pile run risk and ensure accurate final elevation.
Operating from a DP installation vessel, the system has performed exactly as designed, even with significant sensor-to-hammer offsets. Each iRTS unit has tracked within approximately 15 to 70 mm of the final as-found elevation, with all three independent systems consistently agreeing within ~50 mm. This consistency further confirms its accuracy under offshore conditions.
This milestone marks the beginning of an extended installation campaign, and we're excited to see iRTS continue supporting offshore operations as the project progresses.
Precision That Drives Progress in Offshore Wind
Monopile installation success starts with millimeter-level accuracy. Zupt's Integrated Robotic Total Station (iRTS) solution delivers real-time, high-precision positioning and orientation data to support critical phases of offshore wind foundation installation.Whether on a motion-compensated pile gripper or a survey frame, iRTS enables rapid decision-making, reduces installation times, and minimizes rework, all without compromising accuracy.
Interested in learning more about the system's capabilities or how it could benefit your projects? Let's connect. We'd love to discuss how iRTS can enhance your offshore operations.
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