Ocean Explorer
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Unmanned ocean vehicles have unlimited endurance and inexhaustible electrical power for payloads and communications. They perform station-keeping or area search. They exceed the on-station time of manned ships because they require neither fuel nor provisions. They can host sensor packages similar to those on manned ships and perform almost all in-situ data gathering of manned ships. They are self-deploying because they can make long transits autonomously. They can be used to complement existing ships, satellites, aircraft and other systems. They are cost effective in terms of unit cost and operating cost. The vehicles scavenge wind, solar, and wave energy from the environment for vehicle propulsion and to provide power via storage batteries for electronic loads. The vehicles are seaworthy, survivable, and rugged. They use proven advanced technology and modern hulls for high efficiency and excellent sea keeping. All topside areas are covered in solar cells. Rigid wing sails are also covered with solar cells. The electric drive is reversible, generating electricity when under sail, or providing propulsion when needed. AVAILABLE MODELS: SEA WATCHER 17 Feet Coastal SEA RANGER 27 Feet Open Ocean OCEAN EXPLORER 33 Feet Remote Ocean Very High Endurance OCEAN CRUISER 33 Feet Folding Trimaran Open Ocean |
Unmanned Ocean Vehicles
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