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Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle

The Harbor Wing Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (AUSV) is unique. Defined by three innovative components: the WingSail, the Hydrofoils, and the Guidance System, it will perform a range of critical missions. The design and integration of these components is the product of world class expertise and vision from Harbor Wing's team. By providing situational awareness to operational commanders, Harbor Wing's high-tech AUSV will meet fundamental requirements of military, government, and commercial customers.

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Published Aug 11 2008, 08:20 AM by CurtisEllzey
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    Ivan Rotag said:

    The oceans do not need any more vessels without a human being on watch for a lookout.    This waterborne AUSV concept will prove to be extremely dangerous unless other traffic is restricted their operating areas.  There is no provision for safe or legal operation of this vessel under the International Rules of the Road.    

    The good news is that I might also be able to legally board this unmanned vessel and claim it as salvage in the open ocean.    The batteries that will be required to run the damn thing alone should make it worthwhile.   That's assuming that the wind and waves don't just rip it apart the first time something breaks.   The ocean is not very forgiving of mistakes.

    November 25, 2008 4:30 PM
     

    Mike Thomas said:

    The predator drone aircraft!!!

    What you have said was the same comment made 20 years ago for the "Predator" look at it today!

    You need have an open mind if they can fly a Drone at 60,000 feet from the Middle East to Washington DC

    Then they can make a waterborne AUSV that will be able to do the same.

    I support this and anything else that can push the envelope

    February 23, 2009 9:14 PM

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