Specialists from the Ageev Institute of Marine Technology Problems of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FEB RAS, located in Vladivostok) have developed a model of an unmanned boat (BEC) for launching up to 4 fixed-wing drones. The unmanned surface vehicle is characterized by low radar signature.
The patent documents indicate that the BEC has a rigid hull, which integrates a launcher with 4 sealed compartments for UAVs. The unmanned surface vehicle is equipped with a diesel-electric engine and a navigation system with GPS and GLONASS antennas.
The design of the BEC allows for the placement of modules with a payload. A light net made of radio-absorbing material is mounted around the perimeter, which reduces the drone's visibility by a factor of 4.
How the autonomous system works
The unmanned surface vehicle moves along specified coordinates. When it arrives at a certain point, the BEC control system sends a signal to the electric drive of the coil.
The coil begins to rotate and wind the radio-absorbing net. After that, the compartments open, and the UAVs are launched.
