SQX-500 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
SQX-500 is a compact, light-weight, Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) designed for search and survey applications in coastal waters up to 500 meters in depth (1500 and 3000 meters planned). It is a hydro-dynamically stable platform designed for reliable performance and low lifecycle cost.
The vehicle can be equipped with advanced payloads such as 3D bathymetry sonars, bottom classification sounders, sensors, profilers, precision navigation and communication equipment. Its payload architecture can be configured to include a wide variety of standard and / or custom sensors to meet unique requirements. Mission profiles include reconnaissance, survey and precision deployment of various payloads.
SQX-500 is a joint project of the National Research Council of Canada's Institute for Ocean Technology (NRC-IOT) and Marport Canada Inc.
Technical Specifications
Length: 160 cm
Diameter: 25 cm
Height: 83cm |
| 500m (3000m unit under development) |
| 95 kg |
Min: 0.0 m/s (hovering operations)
Cruise: 2 m/s (4 kts)
Max: 3 m/s (6 kts) |
| Yes |
| Dual thrusters |
Yaw control surfaces: 2 independent, fore and aft
Pitch control surfaces: 2 independent, fore and aft
Thurst vectoring |
| 2.5 kWh, rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries |
| 8 hrs @ cruise speed |
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