A launch and recovery system is presented, the system includes a launch system with an A-frame crane operable to lower an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) from the deck level of a ship to the sea level below the deck level. The system further includes a recovery system configured to collect the AUV from just below or at the sea level, the recovery system includes a weight-bearing lifting crane, one or more stabilizing arms, and a funnel. Additionally, the system includes a recovery pad and trolley system configured to receive the AUV from the recovery system, and a rail system with a network of rails configured to accept a trolley with the AUV from the recovery pad and trolley system.


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    Title :

    FAST LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE


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    Publication date :

    2024-05-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63G OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS , Angriffs- oder Verteidigungsanordnungen auf Schiffen / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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