USVInherentCharacteristics — USVs have unique attributes for many missions. Displacement Platforms. Large Payloads. Long Endurance. Air Breathing Propulsion. Long Range. High Speed. RF Comms. Real-time connectivity. Moderately Stealthy. Low-Cost / Technical Complexity. Energy. Source: ACTUV Brief, Rob McHenry, AUVSI Program Review 2010, data based on an analysis of published UxS characteristics circa 2000.

Mine Countermeasures (MCM) capability on AUV and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) , Surface Warfare (SUW) , and counter terrorism missions

Rajesh Uppal
July 3, 2022
Navy & Maritime, Unmanned & Autonomous Systems

Sea mines are one of the cheapest and most dangerous threats for naval forces; a reality experienced in both World Wars and the Korean War. In order to mitigate the impacts and risks of sea mines on naval operations, advanced navies have been increasing their investments in autonomous Mine Countermeasure (MCM) capabilities for two decades….

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