Hunterwater™

Overview

L3Harris’ Hunterwater is a new generation minesweeping system created to perform the complete standoff minehunting operating cycle, by means of a lightweight and simple-to-use unmanned Mine Countermeasure Module (MCM). It allows performing MCM operations in total safety, using a modular Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) system of compact dimensions and characterized by reduced operational costs.

Features & Benefits

Features

The Hunterwater system is a USV that manages the onboard robotic set (MCM Kit) by means of the launch and recovery system (LARS). The MCM Kit includes the following robotic units:

A hybrid remotely operated vehicle and sidescan sonar (ROVSCAN) mine countermeasure module is capably of performing site survey, identification and precise acoustic localization (PAL) of the threats. It also deploys multiple markers that allow mine neutralization.
A disposable compact acoustic guided vehicle (VGA), featuring precise automatic target reacquisition with acoustic arrays. This component is capable to perform autonomously the countermine mission by direct target reacquisition.

The system can also be used in addition to the independent mission capability, for multiple/parallel search and identification operations, in conjunction with other USV systems and/or autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) e.g., L3Harris’ IVER4.

MCM Kit Characteristics

The ROVSCAN combines typical functions of an ROV with those of a sidescan sonar, allowing search, identification and localization of targets. It operates both towed and tethered scanning. It also features:

Base payload: storage for four acoustic markers
Laser-pointers for target-precise positioning
Multibeam imaging sonar and an HD camera

Benefits

Long-range standoff operation from mothership (> 5nm, according to the communication link)
Rapid transit to the operating area and endurance in continued mission
Low impact for ship installation and launch and recovery system unit
Direct scalable effort and redundancy with coordinated multiple units
Easily transportable, by means of a single 40-feet ISO container for a complete minehunting USV system
Low-cost disposable VGA (mine-killer) for mine countermeasure

Resources

Mine Countermeasure Kit Hunterwater™ Data Sheet

Hunterwater™ Data Sheet

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Hunterwater™

Hunterwater™

Overview

Features & Benefits

Resources

Certifications

Related Capabilities

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Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs)

Dynamic Positioning Systems & Auxiliary/MH Propulsion Systems for Minehunters

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Aircraft Elevators and Ship Lifts for Surface Combatants

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Visual Landing Aids for Helidecks and Helipads

Navigation Radars for Submarines

Snorkel System and Gas Exhaust Valves for Submarines

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Submarine Mast Raising Equipment

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