UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System

UAPS20 is an autopilot system that can be installed on an RHIB boat to obtain an unmanned surface vehicle.

The system is manufactured by SIEL (Italy) and is composed of:

an Autopilot Control unit (ACU) installed on a 7.5 RHIB Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat.
an Operator Control Unit (OCS) to remotely monitor and control the USV
an optional Central Monitoring Station (CMS) to monitor a fleet of up 15 USV units.^[1]

Currently, 25 systems are already in operation. ^{[citation needed]}

UAPS20 USV
Operator Control Station

Features

The UAPS20 is a brand of a multi-mission unmanned surface vehicles. The platform is capable of carrying up to 2100 kg of payload for different tasks, among those:

Remote surveillance using sonar, radar, and camera.
Remote mine hunting and countermeasures.
Protection of harbours.
Naval targets.
Remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROUV or ROV) autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) remote launch/control platform.^[1]

The autopilot system allows full autonomous modes or remote control mode from the OCS station. ^{[citation needed]}

General specifications

Length: 7.5 m (25 ft)
Weight: 1250 kg (without payload)
Engine: 150 Hp 4 stroke outboard
Payload: up to 2100 kg
Speed: 40 knots (74 km/h)^[1]

Similar USV

References

^ ^a ^b ^c http://dspace.dti.or.th/jspui/bitstream/123456789/1603/1/118%20ยานไร้คนขับ%20UAPS20%20Unmanned%20AutoPilot%20System.pdf

Sources

SIEL page on UAPS20

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