In 2005 Ocean Trek Research began research and development
on a unique Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) designed to extend
the range and speed of data acquisition from ship- and
shore-based operations.
UAV
Design Goals:
• Easily
assembled and disassembled and stowed
• Simple
shipborne launching and recovery system •
Simple
set-up of navigation and flight systems
• Electric
motor
• 5
hours endurance @ 60kts cruise • 3-axis
inertial guidance system
• Utilizes
Crossbow™ technology
• Cost-effective
Target Release Spring/Summer '07
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