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AUV System Fact Sheet
Talisman
L configuration
Manufactured By: BAE Systems
Description:
The 50kg vessel, called Talisman L, uses high-definition forward and sideways looking sonars, as well as a host of multi-view cameras. It has a high degree of manoeuvrability and can turn within its own length and is able to operate at depths of 100 metres for anything up to 12 hours. With a top speed of more than five knots, it can hover and move around in any direction.
Paul Laity, Naval Programmes Director at BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies, said:
“While open water threats remain significant, there is an increasing need for a threat detection capability in confined coastal areas. With our new Talisman L we are providing a way of protecting our service men and women in these port and harbour environments.
“Talisman L can be deployed from almost any vessel, including rigid inflatable boats, and can be controlled either from a stand-alone console or integrated into a command ship’s Combat Management System, saving space and increasing operational effectiveness.”
The submarine can operate autonomously, using pre-set mission parameters, but operators can assume manual control at any time giving it significant tactical flexibility and command oversight.
Platform: Talisman
Body Type: Oblate
Size (L×W×H): 4.5 m × 2.5 m × 1.1 m
Hull Material: Carbon Fiber
Weight: 50 kg
Maximum Depth: 100 m
Dynamic Buoyancy: No
Self-Righting: Yes
Obstacle Avoidance: Yes
Endurance (nominal load): 12 hours
Primary Missions
- Beach Surveying
- Force Protection
- Harbor and Port Security
- Hull inspection
- Hydrographic Survey
- Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
- Oceanographic survey
- Rapid Environmental Assesment (REA)
Propulsion System
Method: Thrusters (4)
DOF: 1
Hovering: Yes
Maximum Forward Speed: 2.57 m/s
Batteries
None specified
Launch and Recovery
None specified
Reliability / Emergency Systems
None specified
News for This Platform
- 07/24/2010 - BAE Systems funds own development of unmanned undersea vehicles
- 11/02/2009 - AUVs Target Unconventional Threats
- 09/08/2009 - New Unmanned BAE Systems Mini-Submarine to Meet Port and Coastal Waters Security Requirements
- 06/10/2009 - BAE Systems unveils littoral Talisman UUV
- 01/29/2009 - Reson Demos Waterside Security Solutions
- 10/08/2008 - BAE Systems selects SeaBat 7123 for Talisman
Navigation
None specified
Sonar
None specified
Communication
None specified
Mission Considerations
Mission Planning
None specified
Autonomy
None specified
Sensors
None specified
Sensed Properties
None specified
Payload Bays
None specified
Notes
One of the key features of the Talisman L is its ability to become a payload for the much larger ‘mother ship’ Talisman M unmanned submarine. This unique combination of systems allows a fully integrated approach to Mine Counter Measures to be undertaken, from detection through to neutralisation.
Talisman L is one of a range of Talisman Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles that share open platform architectures, mission system components and command and training infrastructures.