Advances in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV’s) （无人水面舰艇的进步(USV)）.pdfVIP

Advances in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV’s) James Williams Managing Director 1 Abstract Advances in Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV’s) James Williams, Managing Director, Swathe Services Group, UK Advanced Undersea Vehicles and Systems offers a unique approach to survey operations with the development of a new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV). After the product launch of the Multi-purpose USV (MUSV) v4.0 in the latter part of 2014, operational results have proven its capability as robust and reliable product for offshore and coastal applications. Initially fitted out with a high resolution R2SONIC Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder (MBES), Integrated Inertial Navigation System (I2NS) and Sound Velocity (SV) sensors, hydrographic survey data has been successfully acquired in US and UK waters. This highly versatile MUSV was operated as a single asset however a new innovative Integrated Transport Launch and Recovery System (IT-LARS) allows for multiple vessels to be deployed giving a cost effective productivity force multiplier. Future capability for a 12m version plus launch and recovery vehicles for AUV’s and ROV’s are also in the design phase with a 25m work class USV in the pipeline for long term development. 2 Presentation Overview USV – Definition/Acronyms Current Flavours/Applications • Inland • Coastal/Near Shore • Offshore Future Concepts 3 Swathe Services (W19) We offer Product Sales, Equipment Rental and Personnel Deployment 4 Acronyms!!!! What is a USV? It’s a: • Un