Facts Concerning Unmanned Surface Vessel Manufacturers

By Shirley Stevens


Autonomous surface vessel (ASV) is another name used to refer to an unmanned surface vessel (USV). This a floating kind of platform that can be operated without the need to have a human on board. It was during the Second World War that the idea to have these vessels begun. As soon as the war was over, researchers started working on the idea. This idea keeps being developed with technological advancements as well as the preference of the users. There has been growth in the number of unmanned surface vessel manufacturers.

USVs have not only been used in the field of science but also in the military. People nowadays are allowed ownership of USVs and there are no requirements that are set for ownership. This vessels help in carrying out various research and scientific operations. More safety and comfort to users are offered by modern vessels and they are also multi-functional.

With ASV, it is possible to explore water bodies with a 100 percent level of safety. They can be taken into water bodies that would otherwise cause health problems to human beings or animals. Also, since they are machines, they do not need to rest and they cannot refuse to do their job like is usually the case with humans in some cases.

The use of ASVs is becoming more scientific in their use even though their initial development was meant for military operations. In cases of their marine operations, versatility of the model is well considered when building these vessels. Induction of USVs has made a revolution in the way in which water is being exploited. Oceanographic measurements are among the major functions that these vessels can perform.

There are a number of operations that make up oceanographic measurements. These include chemistry, hydrographic data, bathymetry, ship wreck survey, currents, water monitoring, salinity measurement, structure inspection and earthquake prediction. They are also used for air and atmospheric measurement applications. Operations that make up these measurements include humidity, surface winds, sea surface temperature and temperature. Before a hurricane occurs, its path can be predicted by a USV.

Weather forecasting missions are also performed in the waters using USVs. Many militaries around the globe heavily use USVs for weather forecasting and various other operations. Some of the major military applications of USVs include mine detection, military training and security, reconnaissance, mine-hunting, and coastal surveillance. In many cases, militaries use USVs to accompany an underwater vessel such as a submarine. In this case, the job of the USV is to offer support communications and precision location and navigation.

A lot of improvements are continuously being done in these vessels. Manufacturers are trying to add as many features into these vessels as possible to make them more functional. Major developments are being done in the shape of the hulls to improve efficiency and safety of people onboard.

For vessels at sea that require static behavior and speed, SWATH concept has proven to be effective. SWATH has made it possible for vessels to be more stable and have the ability to survive severe conditions in water. These improvements have made it possible for militaries and researchers to carry out their duties more effectively.




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