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Midsize Automated Reconfigurable Vehicle configuration

Platform: Mid-Sized Autonomous Reconfigurable Vehicle
Manufacturer: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport
Commercial Operator: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport

Summary

The MARV is a state-of-the-art midsize class AUV used by NUWC in applications that require hydrographic, optical, acoustic, biological, or chemical surveys.

Physical Specs

  • Platform: Mid-Sized Autonomous Reconfigurable Vehicle
  • Body Type: Torpedo
  • Size (LxWxH): 3.98m x 0.32m x 0.35m
  • Body Size (LxWxH): 3.98m x 0.32m x 0.32m
  • Hull Material: Aluminum
  • Weight: 226.80kg
  • Maximum Depth: 457.00 m
  • Dynamic Buoyancy: No
  • Self-Righting: Yes
  • Obstacle Avoidance: Yes
  • Endurance (nominal load): 26 hours
  • Manufacturer Website: Link

Primary Missions

  • Vehicle Research

Propulsion System

  • Method: Thrusters
  • DOF: 6
  • Hovering: Yes
  • Nominal Speed: 3.00
  • Maximum Forward Speed: 4.11

Power System

  • Total Capacity: 0 Wh

Launch and Recovery

  • Crane

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