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Laser-based method for docking an unmanned underwater vehicle to a submarine

  • US 8,047,149 B1
  • Filed: 02/08/2010
  • Issued: 11/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for docking an unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) to a submarine, said method comprising the steps of:

  • rotating a first light beam in which the first light beam is emittable from the submarine;

    detecting the first light beam at the UUV;

    guiding the UUV toward the submarine by utilizing the first light beam;

    detecting reflected light from the first light beam;

    changing rotation speed of the first light beam subsequent to said detecting step; and

    moving the first light beam to guide the UUV toward a docking station on the submarine.

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