Guardian AUV
Product descripton: Guardian AUV by Cellula Robotics
Guardian AUV, formerly known as Solus-XR, is a sophisticated subsea surveillance system deployed in the challenging Canadian Arctic. A fleet of these autonomous vehicles patrols the region, detecting subsea targets and transmitting critical intelligence to a command center via satellite or VLF sound projection. This advanced technology enables rapid response and decision-making in remote and harsh environments, ensuring the security and integrity of vital underwater assets.
Technical specifications
Key Features
Endurance & Range
With over 45 days of submerged endurance and a 5,000 km range, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell air-independent propulsion system, the Guardian offers unparalleled mission duration and operational flexibility, enabling extended deployments and exploration of vast underwater areas.
Payload & Configuration
Guardian’s modular payload bays, each with a 2,500-liter capacity, offer flexible configuration options for various missions. The adaptive mission planning interface enables real-time adjustments, while the retractable communications mast facilitates data transmission and control.
Logistics & Maneuverability
Guardian’s design fits in a 40-ft ISO container for easy deployment. Covert launch capabilities from shore or ship enhance operational flexibility. Its 8-knot speed, redundant propellers, and hovering capabilities provide exceptional maneuverability and precise station-keeping.
Performance Highlights
- Capable of conducting 45-day missions.
- Surveys up to 5,000 linear kilometers of seabed during a single dive.
- Significantly increases operational efficiency.
Payload Options
The AUV offers flexible payload options, including space for sensors and up to 5,000 liters of customizable payload. It can also accommodate a custom skid and deploy off-platform assets.
Add-On Adaptive Autonomy
The Guardian can be integrated with third-party autonomy packages to adapt to specific mission objectives during its missions, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency.
Applications
Anti-Submarine Warfare
Integrated thin-line towed arrays with advanced edge processing, combined with innovative multi-static sensing options, significantly enhance overall anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Optional: Available to naval customers only, subject to export restrictions.
Surface ISR
Surface ISR capabilities are enhanced by a retractable mast, enabling the deployment of diverse surface sensor suites. This versatile system provides flexibility for missions.
Deploying Off-Platform Assets and Effectors
Deploying off-platform assets and effectors involves deploying a variety of autonomous and remotely operated assets, including AUVs, ROVs, and seabed nodes, as well as retrieving them.
Persistent Seabed Warfare
Persistent seabed warfare involves deploying multiple seafloor listening stations for extended periods. These stations can download and process data locally, and either loiter or anchor.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Guardian AUV – Battery | Guardian AUV – Fuel Cell |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Length: 11.7 m Width/Height: 1.66 m |
Length: 11.7 m Width/Height: 1.66 m |
| Weight | 7,500–9,000 kg | 8,000 kg |
| Depth Rating | 300 m / 1,000 m / 3,000 m | 300 m / 1,000 m / 3,000 m |
| Energy Source | Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries | Hydrogen fuel cell |
| Endurance | 480 hours (20 days) | 925 hours (38.5 days) |
| Maximum Range | 2,650 km | 5,000 km |
| Payload Bays | Two bays (1.2 × 1.2 × 1.7 m each) or one single bay | Two bays (1.2 × 1.2 × 1.7 m each) or one single bay |
| Persistence | Ability to station-keep or anchor to the seafloor for prolonged periods | Ability to station-keep or anchor to the seafloor for prolonged periods |
| Autonomy Options | Pipe/cable tracking, terrain/feature-based navigation, performance-based management | Pipe/cable tracking, terrain/feature-based navigation, performance-based management |