Navantia has developed the USV Viento product family with a focus on fulfilling multiple mission profiles. It uses the most appropriate platform and sensors in response to any need, whether civil or military.

Navantia offers its clients a fully comprehensive solution, not only adapting to mission requirements but also providing maintenance services throughout the product's service life.

The USV technology developed by Navantia can be integrated within comprehensive monitoring and control systems, such as Navantia's SVAP (Close Water Surveillance System).

The USV solution developed by Navantia is a System of Systems integrating different technologies -such as the following systems: command and control, communications, navigation, positioning and manoeuvre control, obstacles detection and collision avoidance, etc.

The USV Viento product range provides an unmanned operated vessel (remotely and/or autonomously), optionally manned (conventional navigation), which can be adapted in terms of propulsion systems and autonomy, as well as different lengths and beams. Moreover, its contour protection and personned and equipment transport capacities can be tailored to each client's needs.

 

Capacity to perform remotely operated and programmed missions

Automatic docking and undocking, without operator assistance

Automatic return to home function.

Obstacles detection and collision avoidance (COAS)

Route planner

Navigation system

Communications tailored to the mission profile (4G/5G, HF, VHF, etc.)

Positioning and manoeuvre control.

Platform control.

Remote control of sensors and effectors

Remote video management

Arrangement of integrated surveillance systems (radar, EO cameras)

Integration of sensors and effectors/weapons required for each mission type

External C2 integration (land-based command and control system, combat system, etc.)

Operational base for deployment of other (unmanned) aerial and/or underwater vehicles

Cybersecurity

Navantia USV Viento product range is based on a modular and scalable design, adaptable to different missions and platforms, and client requirements.

Navantia enhances the USV with high value-added systems, by means of the development of state of the art technologies in the remote and autonomous navigation, as well as in the planning and execution of different mission. The following systems are highlighted:

• Platform Control System: this system consists of a set of HW and SW tools in charge of interacting with the boat platform: sensors and actuators.
• Positioning and Maneuver Control System: this system consists of a set of HW and SW tools in charge of the management and control of the USV operating modes, in addition to implementing the corresponding control algorithms: joystick management and control, speed control, course control, WP guidance, Click & Go, homecoming function, docking and undocking, etc.
• Navigation System: integration and management of the navigation sensors on board, providing a navigation data estimator.
• Communications System: integration and management of the communications equipment on board and also with the remote control station.
• Obstacle Detection and Collision Avoidance System (COAS): in autonomous operation mode this system provides the necessary capabilities for obstacle detection and collision avoidance, supported by a set of HW and SW tools.
• Guidance System: in autonomous operation mode this system provides the necessary capabilities for route planning and tracking, according to optimized algorithms and processes.
• Command and Control System (C2): this system consists of a set of HW and SW tools that provides the necessary capabilities for the mission planning, monitoring, execution and evaluation, by integrating and monitoring on board sensors and effectors. Beyond enabling the integration with ashore or mothership command and control system.

The Navantia USV Vendaval is the first unmanned surface vehicle sold and operating on real missions in Spain.

Far from being a concept or a prototipe, the USV Vendaval is a product in operation at the port of Ceuta since 2019, intended for surveillance and environmental environmental control missions, integrated within the Navantia SVAP (Close Waters Surveillance System) also deployed at the port of Ceuta.

In addition to the sensors required for autonomous navigation, the USV Vendaval is also fitted with specific mission equipment such as a fluorimeter and weather station, tow hook, flare launcher, fluorescein water marker, life-saving raft launcher, etc. (all of which can be operated by remote control).

It is unsinkable, and features an aluminium hull capable of withstanding high temperatures. It is also equipped with a deck which self-empties by gravity, a refrigerated cabin for two crew members and an interior navigation console fitted with controls for all the vessel's sensors, effectors and processors, as well as its communications equipment and propulsion system.

The USV Vendaval represents an effective tool for protecting the waters around the port of Ceuta. It provides high availability with minimal response time, enables operation during adverse sea conditions, and eliminates human exposition to risks.

 

 

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