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HII Battelle & Bluefin Robotics are showcasing the unique Proteus DUMV at Sea Air Space 2015.
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Based
on the heritage of the SDV built by The Columbia Group and proven in operation
with US Special Operations Forces Teams, Proteus is enhanced with cutting
edge autonomy software and high energy density batteries by Bluefin Robotics
to dramatically expand the capabilities available to users of underwater
vehicles. Navy Recognition learned during Sea Air Space 2015 that the Proteus is currently leased to the US Navy for developmental work. Launched in September 2012, it now has over 400 hours of in water test behind it. A company representative told us its payload (3600 lbs.) and range (classified) allows it to answer real world crisis. With a length of 25 feet, it was designed to fit inside the SSGN's extended dry dock shelter. |
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The
vehicle can be used for a variety of tasks including: payload integration
and test; advanced autonomy development; long range and duration trials;
transporting and installing equipment on the sea floor; inspecting undersea
infrastructure such as bridge pilings, subsea pipelines and oil rigs;
and transporting divers and cargo. Compared to conventionally-sized UUVs, Proteus can carry much larger payloads and cover much greater distances than has previously been possible, and it’s energy capacity markedly reduces the need for frequent launch and recovery. |
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