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International Submarine Engineering ISE Dorado Semi-Submersible

MCM and Survey Semi-Submersible

The growing threat from new-generation mines that are more difficult to detect has stirred interest for new minehunting systems that offer improved safety and efficiency. The ISE Dorado vehicle, acquired by the Canadian Department of National Defence, was developed to meet this need.

  • International Submarine Engineering ISE Dorado Semi-Submersible
International Submarine Engineering
1734 Broadway Street
V3C 2M8 Port Coquitlam
Canada

Description

The growing threat from new-generation mines that are more difficult to detect has stirred interest for new minehunting systems that offer improved safety and efficiency. The ISE Dorado vehicle, acquired by the Canadian Department of National Defence, was developed to meet this need.

Specifications

  • Length [m]
    8.23
  • Width [m]
    2.28
  • Height [m]
    1.17
  • Min. weight of AUV in air [kg]
    6600
  • Portable
    Y
  • Crane required
    Y
  • Maximum payload [kg]
    800
  • Number of thrusters
    1
  • Thruster specifications
    Contra-rotating propeller with single rudder.
  • Propulsion or glider
  • Min. turning radius [m]
    150
  • Launch and Recovery System
    Ship or shore crane
  • Max. speed [kn]
    14
  • Min. crew size
    4
  • Min. required number of surface computers
    1
  • Required size of storage room
    12 m (40 ft) ISO container; 2.9m (9ft 6in) tall
  • Navigation sensors - standard
    gyro; DGPS; fluxgate compass
  • Navigation sensors - optional
    Fibre-optic INU; towfish positioning system
  • Payload sensors - standard
    ISE Aurora towfish (side-scan sonar; CTD; etc.); multi-beam side-scan sonar
  • Endurance at nominal power [hr]
    28
  • Recharge time from empty [hr]
    2
  • Radio telemetry
    Y
  • Radio baud rate [bit/s]
    9000
  • Data sent to the surface
    Towfish data; masthead camera; winch camera.
  • Control parameters sent to the AUV
    Direct vehicle control or changes to the pre-planned mission
  • Emergency recovery procedure
    Stop mode - vehicle comes to a stop on the surface.
  • Applications
    MCM; battle space preparation; oceanographic survey and mapping; towing sonars
  • Commercial Options
    Survey
  • Distinguishable features
    Dorado is an autonomous semi-submersible vehicle designed for MCM and sea floor mapping tasks. The Aurora towfish can be equipped with a variety of side-scan sonars; MBES and SBP. Dorado is also markreted as the SeaKeeper by DCN in France.

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