An unmanned, autonomous, self-sustaining and self-repairable floating platform (10) which is positioned at a fixed location within the sea, capable of constantly monitoring, without having to be removed, a specific maritime zone including a sea surface area and the aerial and underwater space pertaining to this sea surface area, the platform comprising telecommunication means adapted to exchange surveillance related information with a Command, Communication and Control center (43). The platform comprises a deck (1) maintained well above sea surface through a connecting member (11) with an underlying, fully or partially submerged, system of floaters (2) and is equipped with a variety of sensors and surveillance systems such as radar, Lidar, sonar, electromagnetic, unmanned vehicles (UAVs, UUVs and US Vs), active and passive self-protection systems as well as research and rescue equipment. A mast (6) having a substantial height (usually 40-50m) and equipped with appropriate surveillance devices is mounted and extends vertically upwardly the deck (1).
Floating platform for maritime surveillance
2021-06-24
Patent
Electronic Resource
English