Autonome undervannsfarkoster (AUV) Eksempel: HUGIN - NTNU

AUVs to force multiply MW operations
• MCM will be the first discipline to exploit AUV technology
• The main contribution in MCM will be to enhance the
performance of existing assets
– AUVs as organic components to MCMVs
– Extend the reach of the MCMVs in the littorals (e.g. shallow
waters)
– Reduces vulnerability (”keep the man out of the mine field”)
– Allows for covert operations (mine reconnaissance)
– Improves detection and classification probability / extend the
mine hunting capabilities to previously ”unhuntable areas”
– Increases area coverage rate / reduces time consumption
– Allows for parallel reconnaissance and neutralisation
– Improves effectiveness of neutralisation phase
– Acquires additional information “for free” (REA)
• Secondary: New MCM roles (VSW / amphibious ops, harbour
protection, etc)