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Autonomous water-borne vehicle

  • US 20070203623A1
  • Filed: 02/24/2007
  • Published: 08/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An autonomous water-borne vehicle comprising:

  • a non-planing segmented hull comprising a fore section, a water-tight tubular center section, and an aft section;

    at least two fixed thrusters;

    an autonomous mission system comprising a computing device and associated software that;

    receives as inputs desired conditions, or actions, or a combination thereof;

    receives as inputs current events and user input; and

    operates navigation, payloads and other systems based on events and conditions;

    an autonomous navigation system comprising a computing device and associated electronics that;

    receives as inputs a desired heading, speed, or location, or a combination thereof;

    receives as inputs a current location, heading, and speed; and

    operates a feedback loop adjusting steering and propulsion controls based on the error between the current and desired heading, speed, or location;

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