{"id":20192,"date":"2020-04-02T16:18:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T15:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tecnoveritas.net\/?page_id=20192"},"modified":"2021-08-06T12:42:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T11:42:33","slug":"uopv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tecnoveritas.net\/en\/rd-projects\/uopv\/","title":{"rendered":"UOPV"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The UOPV project aims to develop the prototype of an innovative multipurpose Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) within the scope of maritime security. It also aims to become a state of the art in the field of new unmanned surface vehicles for maritime safety purposes through the development of an innovative remote positioning control and wave energy propulsion systems using hydrofoils.<\/p>\n

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For this project, TecnoVeritas has Nautiber, as a partner for the construction of the hull in composite materials. Nautiber is located in Vila Real de Santo Ant\u00f3nio, its main activity is the Glass Fibre Naval Construction, of vessels up to 50m, for the fishing and touristic industries.<\/p>\n

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The project is supported by Fundo Azul. Know more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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WHY DEVELOPING AN USV?<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Every day, thousands of ships operate in Portuguese rough waters facing a number of complex maritime threats. To control and assist these activities requires a large investment involving many resources such as vehicles and operators with significant impact on the maritime environment. Therefore, it is imperative to develop a new inexpensive and environmentally friendly means of accomplishing the designated missions. Hence, the development of a new unmanned surface vehicle with zero emission propulsion reduces operating costs while also reducing pollution.<\/p>\n

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This UOPV intends to improve the national capacity of monitoring and surveillance in the marine environment in remote areas, by increasing the capability of unmanned mobile oceanic monitoring systems. To achieve that, the UOPV may carry a range of different equipment on board such as infrared and High Definition (HD) cameras, sonar, ultrasounds, satellite communicators among others.<\/p>\n

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The applications of this vehicle are extensive, such as:<\/div>

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    Border and customs control;<\/div><\/li>
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    Anti-Submarine warfare;<\/div><\/li>
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    Reconnaissance;<\/div><\/li>
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    Navigation monitoring in sovereign spaces;<\/div><\/li>
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    Fisheries controls;<\/div><\/li>
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    Fisheries research and monitoring<\/div><\/li>
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    Prevention, reduction and control of marine pollution from ships and ports;<\/div><\/li>
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    Navigation safety;<\/div><\/li>
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    Maritime rescue.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    GOALS<\/span><\/h4>\n

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      Develop an unmanned autonomous surface vessel, to patrol the extensive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Portugal, and others;<\/div><\/li>
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      Develop the technologies associated with remote control and artificial intelligence required by the autonomous operation of the vessel.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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      MAIN OUTPUTS & RESULTS<\/span><\/h4>\n

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        A new concept of a green vehicle using hydrofoil technology with considerable payload, therefore making it useful for special activities;<\/div><\/li>
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        A new marketable multi-purpose unmanned surface vessel that will fulfil the needs of several entities with oceanic activities. A device especially relevant for monitoring, patrolling, data collection among many other applications;<\/div><\/li>
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        Experimental proof of concept of the hydrofoil system as a propulsion system.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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