Case Study
RECON-UV: enabling underwater recognition activities
Decision support system for inspection, research, detection and recognition activities in very shallow waters and in the surf zone using an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Where: Italy
Where: Italy
Challenge
Operations in Very Shallow Waters and Surf Zone are still carried out by personnel specially trained for the task, without adequate technological support. Hull inspections, explosive ordnance search and clearance, data collection in the landing channel (stretch of sea in front of a 'landing beach'), to name a few but the most relevant, can be performed by state-of-the-art AUVs.
Approach
The project envisages the development of an innovative Underwater Vehicle, reconfigurable according to the mission to be carried out and is prepared for dual use (military/civilian).
It is capable of operating in Very Shallow Waters and in the Surf Zone, and can support personnel in the search and detection of explosive devices and in reconnaissance/data collection in a given landing channel.
Digital Ecosystem
Solution
Digital Ecosystem
The solution consists of a prototype platform for underwater inspection and reconnaissance operations, capable of supporting operational personnel in high-risk or time-consuming activities.
In addition to drastically decreasing the risk of personnel exposure, the adoption of these devices would significantly improve the quantity and quality of data collected.
The quality and quantity of information collected is closely related to the time and tools that can be used during inspection, search, clearance and recognition operations.
Results
Innovative AUV for inspection, exploration and remediation
AUV data analysis
Target detection capability
Obstacle avoidance capability
Impacts
Technologies
AI & Advanced Analytics
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