The deep sea is a new frontier to be explored by humans and autonomous vehicles.
Leading the way is Northrop Grumman’s revolutionary Mantaray unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), a technological innovation that is revolutionizing underwater missions.
Manta UUV (Northrop Grumman)
Engineering inspired by nature
Manta UUV is Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program. It is a testament to human ingenuity and natural inspiration. The super-large glider vehicle, which references the hydrodynamic shape of its namesake, the manta ray, promises to fly across the ocean on long-range missions without human assistance.
Manta UUV (Northrop Grumman)
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A secret cloak surrounding a manta ray
Details about manta rays are sparse and, like the deep ocean they were designed to explore, they are shrouded in mystery. What we do know is that it is built for durability and versatility, and can carry a variety of payloads tailored to specific missions.
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Manta UUV (Northrop Grumman)
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A breakthrough in underwater technology
Northrop Grumman Not only does it create vehicles, it also pioneers advanced self-driving technology. Manta’s energy-saving systems and modular design will revolutionize not only undersea warfare but beyond.
Manta UUV (Northrop Grumman)
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Evolving UUV technology
The Manta program will introduce key technologies to a new class of UUVs. These technologies include:
- New energy management technology For UUV operations and subsea energy collection at operationally appropriate depths.
- Low power, high efficiency propulsion system Redefining undersea travel
- A new way of underwater detection Classification of hazards and undetectable threats
- Mission management approach Over a long period of time, taking into account the dynamic marine environment.
- Leverage existing ocean datasets Exploiting new maritime parameters for highly efficient navigation, command, control and communications (C3)
- innovative solution Reduces biofouling, corrosion, and material degradation during long-duration missions.
The program’s multi-phase effort includes at-sea demonstrations of these critical technologies, employing a disciplined systems engineering approach to define goals and identify enabling technologies needed for future systems.
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Manta UUV (Northrop Grumman)
Cart important points
The Manta UUV is more than just a machine. It’s a leap into the future of undersea exploration and combat. The ability to operate autonomously and adapt to a variety of missions represents a significant advance in unmanned maritime technology.
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