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AutoNaut

AutoNaut

Revolutionizing Oceanic Data Collection with Wave-Propelled Unmanned Surface Vessels

AutoNaut is an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) propelled by wave motion and solar energy for long-term, carbon-neutral oceanic missions. Ranging from 3.5 to 5 meters in length, these vessels come with modular design options, watertight compartments, and various lifting points for ease of deployment. They can host multiple sensor payloads and are equipped for remote command and autonomous collision avoidance. Ideal for data collection, research, and monitoring in challenging marine environments.

AutoNaut Ltd
Bognor Regis, GB

Description

Specifications

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Applications

surveysurveillancePAM - anti-submarine warfareocean scienceMetocean

Distinguishable features

Elegant simple wave propulsion design, four moving parts below the keel. Storm-proven robustness. Easy deployment. Silent, zero emissions.

Commercial Options

2m - 7m hull variants available.Sale and charterRange of sensorsOperating servicesdata collectiondata analysis

General

Length [m]

5

Width [m]

0.8

Height [m]

2.5

Min. weight of USV in air [kg]

230

Max. Weight of USV in air [kg]

250

Portable

Y

Draft [m]

0.8

Number of thrusters

0

Thruster specifications

Wave propelled. Auxiliary electric thruster optional.PV panels provide hotel power for platform control system, payload sensors, communications, and auxiliary thruster if required.

Chassis

2 part hull for pallet transport

Communication and Control

Type of Communication

Iridium Rudics, Inmarsat, UHF line of sight

Data sent to shore

real time & logged on board

Auto- control

Yes

Control parameters sent to the USV

waypoints, and all systems switched

Emergency recovery procedure

yes

Navigation and Payload

Navigation sensors - standard

GPS

Navigation sensors - optional

GPS tracker. AIS

Payload sensors - standard

Weather station, insolation

Payload sensors - optional

wide range on mast, deck, in & through hull, towed

Operations

Min. turning radius [m]

10

Operational Area

ocean and litoral

Launch and Recovery System

slipway, also ship

Max. speed [kn]

4

Min. crew size

Zero. USV is controlled by remote operator anywhere in the world with an internet connection.

Min. required number of surface computers

1

Max. Remote Operating Range {m}

6500

Available size of storage room

610

Max. WMO seastate

9

Other requirements

AutoNaut is designed to self-right in the event of capsize due to large breaking seas.

Energy and Propulsion

Propulsion

Marine

Energy Source

wave propelled

Propulsion Power

Auxiliary thruster 3kn

Endurance at nominal power [hr]

2200

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