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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Unmanned surface vehicle - Wikipedia
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UAPS20 is an autopilot system that installed on an RHIB boat to obtain a low-cost unmanned surface vehicle.

The system is manufactured by SIEL (Italy) and is composed by:

  • an Autopilot Control unit (ACU) installed on a 7.5 RHIB Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat.
  • an Operator Control Unit (OCS) to remotely monitor and control the USV
  • an optional Central Monitoring Station (CMS) to monitor a fleet of up 15 USV units.


Video UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System



Features

The UAPS20 is a multi-mission USV platform capable to carry on board up to 2100 kg of payload for different applications such as:

  • Remote Surveillance with sonar/radar/camera equipment
  • Mine countermeasures/ remote mine hunting
  • Harbour protection
  • Naval targets
  • ROV/AUV remote launch/control platform

The autopilot system allows full autonomous modes or remote control mode from the OCS station. Currently 25 systems are already in operation.


Maps UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System



General specifications

  • Length: 7.5 m (25 ft)
  • Weight: 1250 kg (without payload)
  • Engine: 150 Hp 4 stroke outboard
  • Payload: up to 2100 kg
  • Speed: 40 knots (74 km/h)

Unmanned watercraft
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Similar USV

  • Protector USV
  • Spartan Scout

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References

  • SIEL page on UAPS20


Source of article : Wikipedia