AGISTAR OXR-T100 Motor Enhances Shallow Water Marine Research

AGISTAR’s OXR-T100 is a versatile, 4000W electric outboard motor designed to enhance marine research operations.

The OXR-T100’s shallow draft and ducted propeller make it ideal for navigating sensitive coastal zones, estuaries, mangroves, coral reefs, and other areas inaccessible to conventional motors.

For bathymetric surveys, the OXR-T100 provides quiet and precise propulsion, minimizing acoustic interference with sonar systems while allowing vessels or Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) to follow accurate transects. Its waterproof remote control enables safe, flexible operation in remote or hazardous environments, supporting both manned and unmanned missions.

In broader oceanographic research, the OXR-T100 facilitates rapid deployment, shallow-water surveys, and logistical support, allowing teams to transport personnel and equipment efficiently. Its emission-free, low-noise operation ensures minimal environmental impact, making it ideal for sensitive biological studies and environmental monitoring.

The OXR-T100 combines reliability, precision, and environmental sensitivity, making it an essential tool for modern oceanography, bathymetry, and field research.

Shallow-Water Surveys

The OXR-T100 is uniquely suited for shallow and ecologically sensitive environments such as estuaries, coastal lagoons, mangroves, coral reefs, and salt marshes. Its shallow draft and ducted propeller design allow safe navigation where conventional outboard motors are impractical, minimizing the risk of damage to both marine habitats and the propulsion system itself.

Quiet Operations for Sensitive Measurements

Noise from traditional combustion engines can compromise data quality during studies involving underwater acoustics, marine fauna behavior, or the sampling of sensitive biological communities. The OXR-T100’s quiet, emission-free operation makes it an excellent choice for research requiring minimal acoustic disturbance.

Deployment

The OXR-T100 can serve as a reliable propulsion system for USVs used in environmental monitoring, mapping, and survey tasks. Its waterproof remote-control unit, with a range of up to one kilometer, ensures secure and dependable operation in harsh marine environments. This capability provides flexibility and safety in scenarios where direct human presence is limited or undesirable.

Rapid Response for Emergency and Rescue Operations

Due to its compact, lightweight design and ease of deployment, the OXR-T100 is highly effective in rapid-response scenarios, including marine pollution incidents, oil spills, and vessel emergencies. It is equally valuable for infrastructure inspections in challenging nearshore environments, such as piers, jetties, and subsea pipelines.

Logistics and Research Team Support

In addition to scientific applications, the OXR-T100 enhances logistical capabilities by enabling the transport of personnel and equipment in small inflatable craft. This is particularly advantageous for reaching remote or difficult-to-access coastal field sites where larger vessels cannot operate.

Find out more on the AGISTAR website.