An autonomous underwater vehicle 100 for performing subsea operations is provided. The vehicle comprises two or more sections 2 and 4 which are configured to be connected and disconnected from one another. At least two of the sections are elongate and connectable in parallel with each other to form a rigid hull. Each section has a mass that is less than 80kg and each section is individually pressure-rated and can individually be submerged in water whilst not connected to another of the sections.
Modular autonomous underwater vehicle
12.07.2023
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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