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Industry Days 2018 Remotely Operated Vehicles Capabilities

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

DIVISION, KEYPORT

May 16, 2018

Mr. Dirk Schmitz Range Systems In-Service Engineer

Mr. Mark Moody Electronics Lead

Mr. Clay McCandless ROV Lead

Presenter Presentation Notes Slide demonstrates unique mission, roles & responsibilities of Warfare Centers.

We perform vital, inherently governmental functions across the warfare system life-cycle, are stewards of technical capabilities and critical knowledge, and fill a vital role in bridging the gap between military problems and technical feasibility.

We bridge the early research and concept development with technology development, transition and ISE support to the fleet.

We fulfill our role of smart buyer role by applying necessary end-to-end analysis, development science and engineering support, TDA functions and T&E.

Recovery Vehicles Depth (feet)

Capacity of Lift (pounds)

Not Rated

CURV SORD

TRIUMPH

TROV

PHANTOM

5000 5000 5000

Convertible

Presenter Presentation Notes

Triumph Special Purpose Vehicle

(SPV)

SPV Specs Fly-away capable Crew – 5 3250 foot depth Wash-out capable 75 HP hydraulics

On Board Systems Dual manipulators

-7 function spatially correspondent -5 function Kodiak Rate Arm

SONAR

- Long range continuous transmission frequency modulated (CTFM) with pinger locating capability from 20k-50kHz.

-DIDSON and Tritech high resolution imaging sonars

Cameras – lights Vehicle tracking system QINSy navigation and processing Customer-defined systems

SPV Control Console http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/05019215.jpg

Cable-Controlled Underwater Recovery Vehicle (CURV)/ Tethered Remotely Operated Vehicle (TROV) Characteristics

Specs Crew - 3 People Depth 4100 - 4400 feet 40 HP hydraulics Washout capable

On Board Systems Manipulators

SONAR

- Long range CTFM with pinger locating capability from 20k-50kHz

- Tritech high resolution imaging

Cameras – lights Vehicle tracking system Customer-defined systems

CURV/TROV deployed from YTTs

Recovery claw and torpedo

Partially buried torpedo

YTT range craft

CURV recovering Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV)

Submerged Object Recovery Device

(SORD)

SORD IV Specs

Burial depths to 35 feet Depth 4,400 feet Weight 8,300 lbs.

5,000 lbs. direct lift Deployed from YTT, stabilized via kedge wires to mooring buoys

On Board Systems Wash-out pump Manipulators (2) SONAR (for finding units in mud) Long range sensors with pinger locating capability Cameras - lights

Operational Capabilities

• Search and recovery of lost ordnance

– 21”, 13”, and 6” claws and ability to snare any diameter vehicle

– Direct or indirect lift of mines or UUVs

• Perform aircraft and vessel salvage

• Subsea video surveys of objects and points of interest.

• Ability to cut cables: hydraulic cutter, up to 1.5”; hydraulic circular saw, 10” abrasive blade

• Deployment of undersea sensors and equipment

• Bottom sampling

• Can integrate customer supplied sensors or work / tooling packages

Recovery Team Capabilities

• Torpedo recoveries throughout world

• Recovered downed airplanes, helicopters

• Criminal investigation, video evidence gathering

• Intricate bottom mounted equipment repair

• Ordnance trained crew

• Ordnance certified equipment

• Government crew with secret clearance

• All Customers who use the range at Dabob Bay or Nanoose are potential customers of SORD.

• SORD IV was developed in 1984 and last overhauled in the mid-90s.

Many of its systems are obsolete and becoming unreliable.

SORD Upgrade

The SORD Upgrade shall:

• Address telemetry, the washout system, the drive system, and ship based control, including software.

• Utilize current technology where available; addressing obsolescence issues and single point failures of degrading items that are costly to manufacture… thus increasing overall reliability and maintainability.

• Encompass a new ordnance handling framework to accommodate new system components, with a coating applied to ensure proper protection from undersea environment.

SORD Upgrade

Acquisition Strategy

• SORD Upgrade Contract with two phases to limit SORD down time:

Phase 1: Design and build new frame per ordnance handling specifications. Update telemetry and power systems. Develop software for topside control.

Phase 2: SORD IV manipulator provided to vendor. Integrate original equipment with new frame and components. Acceptance testing at contractor facility.

• Documentation and range craft system integration.

• Government personnel with contractor support will install and test

SORD on YTT-10 and YTT-11.

For any follow on questions please contact Cindy Carlson at cynthia.carlson@navy.mil