UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System
UAPS20 is an Unmanned autopilot System that installed on a RHIB boat allows to obtain a low cost Unmanned surface vehicle (USV)
The system is manufactured by SIEL (Italy) and is composed by:
- an Autopilot Control unit (ACU) installed on a 7.5 RHIB Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat.
- an Operator Control Unit (OCS) to remotely monitor and control the USV
- an optional Central Monitoring Station (CMS) to monitor a fleet of up 15 USV units.
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UAPS20 USV
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Operator Control Station
Features
The UAPS20 is a multi-mission USV platform capable to carry on board up to 2100 kg of payload for different applications such as:
- Remote Surveillance with sonar/radar/camera equipment
- Mine countermeasures/ remote mine hunting
- Harbour protection
- Naval targets
- ROV/AUV remote launch/control platform
The autopilot system allows full autonomous modes or remote control mode from the OCS station. Currently 25 systems are already in operation.
General specifications
- Length: 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Weight: 1250 kg (without payload)
- Engine: 150 Hp 4 stroke outboard
- Payload: up to 2100 kg
- Speed: 40 knots (74 km/h)
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References
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