Murmansk Arctic University (MASU) has developed an automated system for measuring the mass of cargo on ships, capable of operating in harsh Arctic conditions. A simplified version is already being used in the Murmansk Sea Trade Port and helps to reduce vessel downtime.
Typically, the draft survey method is used for weighing — visual reading of depth marks, which requires the physical presence of specialists and takes tens of minutes. The new system replaces this manual measurement with a set of sensors that transmit data in real time.
Replacing human eyes with a sensor system was a simple task, but scientists had to work hard on the accuracy of measurements, reliable data transmission and uninterrupted operation in extreme temperatures
The solution is fully implemented on Russian components and has already been successfully tested. The next step is the implementation of the full version of the system and its testing for autonomy in the Far North.
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