Subsea Real Time Decision Making

Our real-time 3D volumetric sonar technology is the only COTs product available worldwide which is capable of a continuous real-time output of 3D sonar data.

This cutting-edge patented technology is used for a wide range of Defense applications both on surface manned and unmanned craft, and on subsea vehicles such as AUV or ROV.

The real-time 3D capability gives operators an ability to rapidly assimilate data, and to undertake real-time decision making and threat assessment.

When deployed in autonomous vehicles, the real-time 3D data enables auto object detection and avoidance, linking in with the vehicle navigation computer to provide real-time 3D updates enabling intelligent and enhanced mission profiles to be developed.

Either when deployed in manned or unmanned vehicles, a broad range of mission tasks can be undertaken, all of which will significantly reduce any threat assessment time, enabling real-time decision making for effective command and control. Examples of tasks which can be undertaken include:

• Littoral mapping – enabling Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA), identification of hazards, threats and obstacles
• Mine identification
• AUV navigation and obstacle avoidance
• Hostile AUV imaging, identification and tracking
• Inshore maritime security
• Search and rescue and recovery operations
• Diver monitoring and tracking
• Customized defense imaging applications from submersible platforms