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An apparatus and methods for deploying, recovering, and servicing an AUV are disclosed. The apparatus includes a linelatch system that is made up of a tether management system connected to a flying latch vehicle by a tether. The linelatch system can be connected to a surface vessel by an umbilical o

An apparatus and methods for deploying, recovering, and servicing an AUV are disclosed. The apparatus includes a linelatch system that is made up of a tether management system connected to a flying latch vehicle by a tether. The linelatch system can be connected to a surface vessel by an umbilical on one end and to an AUV on the other end. In addition to providing a mechanical connection, between the AUV and a surface vessel, the linelatch system can also carry power and data between the surface vessel (i.e., through the umbilical) and the AUV.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A method of retrieving an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in a body of water from a vessel, said method comprising the steps of:(a) positioning said AUV in a recovery location in a column of water defined between a water surface and a seabed; (b) deploying a submersible system, the submersibl

1. A method of retrieving an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in a body of water from a vessel, said method comprising the steps of:(a) positioning said AUV in a recovery location in a column of water defined between a water surface and a seabed; (b) deploying a submersible system, the submersible system including: a tether management system attached to the vessel, a submersible vehicle releasably connected to the tether management system, and a tether for communicating at least one of power data and materials between the submersible vehicle and the tether management system; (c) releasing the submersible vehicle from the tether management system; (d) remotely maneuvering the submersible vehicle to the AUV at said recovery location; (e) connecting the submersible vehicle to the AUV; (f) mating the submersible vehicle to the tether management system; and, (g) retrieving the submersible system and said AUV.