Wow! Could this open up the possibility of e.g. undersea tourism? When was the last time you saw a whale up and close in its natural environment?
Will the next World War (God forbid!) also be carried out in the depth of our oceans? The recent sabotage of gas pipelines in the North Sea was perhaps only a foretaste.
"... As part of its modernization drive, the Royal Navy has placed an increasing emphasis on automation, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. ..."
"... Project Cetus – named after a mythological sea monster – enhances the Royal Navy’s experimentation with autonomous underwater systems. It is the first step in developing an operational autonomous submarine that will work side-by-side with crewed submarines – including the Astute-class hunter-killers and their successors – or independently. ...
Its maximum operational depth will exceed that of the current submarine fleet, meaning Cetus will equip the Royal Navy with even greater reach into the oceans in support of UK defence. It will be able to cover up to 1,000 miles in a single mission.
Cetus will be 12 metres long – the length of a double decker bus – 2.2 metres in diameter and weigh 17 tonnes. It will be the largest and most complex crewless submersible operated by a European navy. ..."
Project Cetus will deliver the largest and most complex crewless submarine operated by a European Navy Project Cetus will deliver the largest and most complex crewless submarine operated by a European Navy.
The vehicle will have a modular payload bay that can be extended by adding another section, doubling the capacity.
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