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So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

The Specifications That Unmanned Surface Vessel Manufacturers Follow

By Ronald Clark


Today, the level of sophistication that military operations have achieved is mind blowing. These operations continue to become more complex and technical with each day that passes. One of the areas that has seen a lot of development is reconnaissance of enemy movements and positions. At the moment, this operation is achieved through high altitude unmanned aircraft and unmanned water vessels. The aircrafts are usually unmanned and they have night vision equipment, parabolic microphones, and heat sensors. Here are specifications that unmanned surface vessel manufacturers follow.

With satellite links, the aircraft keeps communication with a ground station. These vessels are operated from hundreds of miles away, while the operator keenly observes their direction, speed, and position among other aspects. The operator remains aware of the environment surrounding the vessel at all times. This awareness is made possible because the USV is designed with onboard cameras that do the capturing of images and uploads them to the operator.

After the photos are received, the operator then sends back information to the USV to give it commands. A USV is usually powered by its own source of power. It contains a housing that houses an antenna, power source, first and second speed controllers, and a receiver. All these elements normally have their own specific purposes on the USV.

A receiver is used to receive information that is communicated from the transmitter to the operators on the ground. On the other hand, the antenna usually amplifies weak signals before the vehicle acts on the command. There are right and left motors contained in the vehicle and they are responsible for controlling the first and the second speed controllers respectively. All components are then powered by a power source.

The housing is usually equipped with front and rear cameras. The number of rear and front cameras may vary depending on the model of USV under consideration. The sides of the housing may also be installed with cameras if it is necessary. The cameras are designed in a way that they cannot be damaged by water or humidity. This ensures that they remain useful for a longer period.

There are many sizes of these vehicles. The goal the vehicle should perform dictates its size. The smallest versions of these vessels may measure as little as a few meters. For the huge versions, they can extend beyond 50 meters in length. The design of military USVs allows them to be able to carry weapons.

USVs are made to be heavy and long for the purpose of carrying weapons more efficiently. The big military USVs are able to deliver big payload and also displace a lot of water. Other than only carrying weapons, they are also constructed in a way that they can accommodate reconnaissance and navigation machines. From a distance, one may think that the vessel has people inside controlling it due to its huge size.

Usually, USVs applied in military operations have camouflage. This is one of the design specifications that are designed to make it hard for enemies to spot the vessel. Besides, the surface is created from the material that reduces the bouncing of light and sound. This assists to hide the location of the USV at all instance.




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