Operational Unit
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) & Maritime Robotics Unit
Engineering & Applied Science
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Develops and operates autonomous underwater vehicles and maritime robotic systems for ocean survey, infrastructure inspection, marine conservation monitoring, and subsea operations in support of Foundation programs.
Doctrine
IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society Standards · NOAA Unmanned Systems Operations Guidelines
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
AUV and ROV hull design and pressure vessel engineering
Underwater navigation and acoustic positioning system integration
Subsea sensor payload integration (sonar, cameras, water quality)
Underwater communication system development (acoustic modem, optical)
Buoyancy and hydrodynamic performance optimization
Launch and recovery system design for surface vessel deployment
Division IV
Engineering & Applied Science