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AssigneeRaytheon Company
InventorsDavid E. Bossert, Jeffrey N. Zerbe, Ray Sampson
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Embodiments of a method are provided for remotely deploying a waterborne object utilizing a submerged launch canister including a remotely-triggered deployment system. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of placing the remotely-triggered deployment system in a launch-ready state, and positioning the submerged launch canister within a body of water. In a further embodiment wherein the waterborne object assumes the form of an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, the method includes the step of transmitting a wireless signal to the remotely-triggered deployment system to initiate launch of the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle after the submerged launch canister has been positioned on the seafloor.
A method for remotely deploying a waterborne object utilizing a submerged launch canister including a remotely-triggered deployment system, the method comprising the steps of:
A method for remotely deploying an unmanned underwater vehicle stored within a submerged launch canister including a remotely-triggered deployment system, the method comprising the steps of:
A method for preparing a submerged launch canister for the remote deployment of an unmanned underwater vehicle, the submerged launch canister including pressure vessel having a storage cavity therein, a pressurized gas reservoir fluidly coupled to the storage cavity, a flow control valve fluidly coupled between the pressurized gas reservoir and the storage cavity, and a watertight cap movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the watertight cap sealingly engages the pressure vessel to enclose the storage cavity, the method comprising the steps of:
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