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Bluefin-9 Sealion configuration

Platform: Bluefin-9
Manufacturer: Bluefin Robotics
Commercial Operator: US Navy Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office

Summary

The Bluefin-9 was designed for bottom mapping in shallow water. Its modular design features standalone, pressure-tolerant battery and data modules that can be exchanged for fresh units through a hatch without opening pressure vessels. Bluefin AUVs use gimballed, ducted propulsors. Such propulsors simplify the design by eliminating control surfaces and their actuators and are thought to reduce fouling.

Physical Specs

  • Platform: Bluefin-9
  • Body Type: Torpedo
  • Size (LxWxH): 1.65m x 0.24m x 0.24m
  • Body Size (LxWxH): 1.65m x 0.24m x 0.24m
  • Hull Material: Aluminum
  • Weight: 50.00kg
  • Maximum Depth: 200.00 m
  • Dynamic Buoyancy: No
  • Self-Righting: Yes
  • Obstacle Avoidance: No
  • Endurance (nominal load): 12 hours
  • Manufacturer Website: Link

Primary Missions

  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Harbor and Port Security
  • Mine Countermeasures
  • Beach Survey
  • Coastal Mapping
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Propulsion System

  • Method: Thrusters
  • DOF: 3
  • Hovering:
  • Nominal Speed: 1.52
  • Maximum Forward Speed: 2.06

Power System

  • Total Capacity: 0 Wh

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