HUGIN Endurance Class Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
HUGIN Endurance Class
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
HUGIN Endurance Class Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Designation
HUGIN Endurance Class
Alternate Designation
HUGIN Endurance Class
Equipment Type
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Manufacturer
Kongsberg
Date of Introduction
2021
Description
The HUGIN Endurance Class Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is the newest member of the HUGIN AUV family and enables unsupervised shore-to-shore operations over long ranges. HUGIN Endurance can be configured with a range of sensors focused on mission capabilities and situational awareness. This includes the proven hydro-acoustic instruments for mapping and inspection purposes, such as the KONGSBERG HISAS family of synthetic aperture sonars and the EM family of multi beams. Both underwater and surface awareness sensors are used for autonomous decision-making.
Variants
HUGIN
The HUGIN Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is the most successful commercial AUV available. It is the most capable AUV combining IHO quality positioning with the highest resolution sensors on the market. HUGIN collects data from many different sensors concurrently, providing a complete data product from a single mission. Hugin is available in several configurations and depth ratings. The main depth ratings are 3,000 meters; 4,500 meters; 6,000 meters.
HUGIN Superior
The HUGIN Superior Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is the most capable commercially available AUV. It offers the best data quality and coverage coupled with the most accurate navigation and positioning solution there is. Packaged as a complete system, HUGIN Superior carries more sensors than ever before over greater distances enhancing productivity and cost-effectiveness. HUGIN Superior is simply the best AUV you can get.
System
Alternative Designation
HUGIN Endurance Class
Type
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Builder
Kongsberg
Crew
Autonomous
Mission
HUGIN Endurance enables low carbon shore-to-shore operations for the commercial survey. The entire HUGIN family of AUVs provides the opportunity to gather more data, at high resolution and with consistent accuracy and HUGIN Endurance adds to that with the introduction of long-range fully autonomous operations
Operating Station
The autonomy system controls mission execution, handles unexpected events and failure modes and switches between redundant modes of operation. On the surface, the vehicle uses its Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR), satellite communication system and surface awareness sensors to safely communicate with the remote operating center to report status and receive mission updates.
Navigation System
Sunstone Inertial Navigation system with HISAS micronavigation, HUGIN Endurance can collect more consistent, high-quality data than any other commercially available AUV.KONGSBERG’s advanced underwater navigation system Sunstone, HUGIN Endurance collects consistent, high-resolution data without the need for in-mission supervision. This level of autonomy and accuracy reduces the carbon footprint of survey operations by removing the need for a dedicated support vessel.
Camera
Yes
Payload Capacity
HUGIN Endurance can be fitted with a variety of sensors for different applications, including HISAS1032 dual receiver and EM2040 dual receiver for accurate seabed mapping and inspection. Environmental sensors and 3rd party sensor integrations are also available.
Containers and Launch and Recovery System
Transportable with a standard shipping container. L&R from shore or ship of opportunity.
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Outer Diameter
1.2 m
Draft
Submersible
Weight
INA
Weight in Water
Neutrally Buoyant
Propulsion System
Engine Name
INA
Propellers
The tail section of the vehicle consists of contra-rotating dual propellers and fins which wrap over the ends of the blades to offer protection.
BatteryType
Pressure tolerant Li-Ion battery
Power Packs
INA
Charge Time
INA
Range
2,200 km
Operating Speed
INA
Maximum Depth
6,000 m
Endurance
Uninterrupted shore-to-shore operations; up to 15 days mission duration.
Communications
Maritime Radio
Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR)
Iridium Satellite Communication System
Yes
Encrypted Data
HUGIN Endurance collects vast amounts of data and operate unsupervised for long periods of time. The collected data is stored on redundant media with the possibility to encrypt the data at rest. Secure communication with the remote operating center is handled through the Kognifai infrastructure. This enables remote-control, mission updates and transfer of information from the AUV to the cloud in a secure and reliable fashion. Customers can further integrate with other platforms to support their own data-driven value creation.
Sonar Systems
Synthetic Aperture SOnar
HISAS1032 dual receiver synthetic aperture sonar
Echo Sounder
EM2040 multi-beam echo sounder, which provides unparalleled seabed mapping efficiency with up to 1,000 m of continuous bathymetric swath.
Sidescan Sonar
Yes
Sub-Bottom Profiler System
Yes
Protection
Hull
INA
Countermeasures
No
NBC Water Washdown System
No
Details
Country of Origin
Norway
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
1.2 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Norway
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