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L&T pioneers torpedo-tube AUV, Navy interested
Published February 18, 2014 | By admin
SOURCE: SP PUBLICATIONS
The Indian Navy is now keenly tracking an advanced programme unveiled at the recently concluded Defexpo event: the Adamya autonomous
underwater vehicle (AUV) developed and built in-house by L&T Heavy Engineering. While the navy has a stated requirement for AUVs, the
Adamya has caught its attention for a reason.
According to L&T, “Adamya is the next step into the world of unmanned naval warfare and coastal defence. Its unique design allows it to be
launched from the torpedo tube of a submarine—a pioneering feat globally.”
L&T has highlighted several features on the Adamya to the Navy, including the fact that the vehicle’s modular design and depth-rated shells enable
mission customisation as per the Navy’s needs without having to resort to pressure-proofing of the internal electronic systems. Other qualities include
short turnaround time and ability to be air-shipped conveniently. The Adamya is being pitched for naval applications that include hydrographic survey
(the Hydrography Dept. incidentally is also looking for AUVs), mine countermeasures, intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance (ISR), offshore
survey, clandestine monitoring, environmental monitoring and optional anti-submarine warfare. The 18.7 feet, 850 kg platform sports an endurance of
8 hours at 4 knots (with maximum forward speed of 6 knots) with a customisable depth rating of 500 metres
Published February 18, 2014 | By admin
SOURCE: SP PUBLICATIONS
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The Indian Navy is now keenly tracking an advanced programme unveiled at the recently concluded Defexpo event: the Adamya autonomous
underwater vehicle (AUV) developed and built in-house by L&T Heavy Engineering. While the navy has a stated requirement for AUVs, the
Adamya has caught its attention for a reason.
According to L&T, “Adamya is the next step into the world of unmanned naval warfare and coastal defence. Its unique design allows it to be
launched from the torpedo tube of a submarine—a pioneering feat globally.”
L&T has highlighted several features on the Adamya to the Navy, including the fact that the vehicle’s modular design and depth-rated shells enable
mission customisation as per the Navy’s needs without having to resort to pressure-proofing of the internal electronic systems. Other qualities include
short turnaround time and ability to be air-shipped conveniently. The Adamya is being pitched for naval applications that include hydrographic survey
(the Hydrography Dept. incidentally is also looking for AUVs), mine countermeasures, intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance (ISR), offshore
survey, clandestine monitoring, environmental monitoring and optional anti-submarine warfare. The 18.7 feet, 850 kg platform sports an endurance of
8 hours at 4 knots (with maximum forward speed of 6 knots) with a customisable depth rating of 500 metres