Hydro international : Inspector MK2 links Unmanned Systems using wireless capabilities
ECA Group unmanned surface vehicle (USV) Inspector MK2 got its communication capabilities enhanced in order to provide faster data transfer and docking linked to other unmanned systems such as USVs, ROVs and AUVs.
Featuring this new capability, the INSPECTOR will be able to act as an intelligent docking system for autonomous underwater robotic systems such as AUVs or ROVs, allowing them to be automatically deployed, recovered and perform other tasks including recharging, data download as well as fast transits.
Equipped of acoustic modem and short baselines for underwater communications and positioning, the USV performs underwater inspection and intervention that can be supervised by an operator based on a stand-off spot.
The unmanned surface vehicles fitted with down-looking sonar are suitable platforms for detection of in volume mines as well as obstacles (such as nets) for safe AUV navigation.
These communication solutions for UUSV Inspector meet requirements such as:
- Adaptation/reconfiguration to the customer/mission characteristics
- Compatibility with a multitude of antennas (directivity, gain),
- Online reconfiguration according to Quality of Service
- Latency vs. data rate real time mitigation
- Large frequency spectrum : from Ultra high frequency (UHF) to Supra High Frequency (SHF)
- Variety of possible communication architectures (See below: ECA Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Interoperability):
- Point To Point (PTP),
- Point To Multi Point (PTMP)
- Multi Point Interconnection [MESH]
- Comply with main standards :
- NATO,
- National,
- Civilian : Industrial Scientific and Medical band (ISM)
- Fulfill cybersecurity requirements
Premium equipment has been selected and tested in real user conditions to complete and qualify ECA Group's radio communication solutions for its USV range.