DRDC works on over-the-horizon UUV operations
A SeaRobotics Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) has been integrated with a SeeByte open-architecture payload called SeeTrack Neptune, as part of research work into over-the-horizon UUV operations by Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC).
SeeTrack Neptune provides a payload control architecture and real time autonomy engine for USVs, enabling the planning and execution of well-known patterns of behaviour that expedite and optimise single vehicle and multi-vehicle operations.
The payload has been integrated into SeaRobotics USV-2600; a highly manoeuvrable four metre USV with high efficiency hulls designed for a range applications.
By integrating the USV-2600 with SeeTrack Neptune, the USV is able to act as a relay to an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) squad; an important step in the move toward enabling over-the-horizon UUV operations.
SeeTrack Neptune can also be run through SeeTrack Military, the leading technology used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and clearance divers to manage their off-board assets during dangerous and demanding missions.
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