SHIP COURSE OBSTRUCTION WARNING TRANSPORT An unmanned aquatic surface vehicle for detecting and locating hazards is disclosed. The vehicle (300) includes a propulsion system (304) configured to impart a propulsive force to the vehicle and a steering system (306) configured to impart a change in the direction of travel of the vehicle. A navigation system (316) may be included to detect the location, direction, and motion of the vehicle. A hazard detection system (308) is configured to detect and locate at least one of a subsurface, surface or above-water hazard. A communications device (310) configured to transmit hazard data associated with a detected hazard to a remote receiver. A control station (102) is able to control the vehicle, and receive and display information about hazards detected by the unmanned aquatic surface vehicle. 0 4r CK /> 0cl
Ship course obstruction warning transport
2017-01-05
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen / G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS |