Title :
EXPLORA 2005 concept & systems DEMO for littoral reconnaissance (MCM, REA, harbor protection) and R&T activities
Author :
Hetet, A. ; Dabe, F. ; Mailfert, G. ; Le Hars, J. ; Beuzelin, N.
Author_Institution :
GESMA, Brest, France
Abstract :
New technologies related to AUVs will probably change Navy concept of operation for MCM, REA and harbor protection. GESMA (French R&T defense center) organized in close cooperation with Navy forces and the EPSHOM hydrographic center a demonstration of concept and technologies, called Explora ´05, in order to have industrials, scientists and military working together during a common week of sea trials.
Keywords :
military systems; oceanographic equipment; oceanographic techniques; remotely operated vehicles; underwater vehicles; Bay of Douarnenez; Brest harbor; EPSHOM hydrographic center; EXPLORA 2005; French R&T defense center; GESMA; Groupe d´Etudes Sous-Marines de l´Atlantique; MCM; Navy concept of operation; REA; autonomous underwater vehicle; harbor protection; littoral reconnaissance; mine countermeasures; rapid environment assessment; research activities; technological activities; west France; Data analysis; Displays; Europe; Inspection; Job shop scheduling; Oceanographic techniques; Protection; Reconnaissance; Sonar equipment; Sonar navigation;
Conference_Titel :
Oceans 2005 - Europe
Conference_Location :
Brest, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9103-9
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANSE.2005.1513272
