Double Eagle MDS Swedish Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

The Double Eagle MDS Swedish Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is the market-leading solution for non-expendable mine disposal. Operationally proven and continually upgraded over time, it is the first choice for many navies worldwide. The Double Eagle MDS is a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system that delivers a high level of availability and reliability, enabling safe and effective Mine Countermeasure(MCM) operations. A modular approach to the disposal capability ensures effective operations regardless of the mission’s requirements. The MDS vehicle can be launched and recovered using a standard ship’s crane and is readily integrated into any combat management system. Power to the vehicle is supplied through the tether, providing practically unlimited endurance. At the heart of the Double Eagle MDS is the control system that provides a hydro-dynamically stable vehicle with exceptional maneuverability and user-friendly controls, a crucial aspect to high-precision mine disposal. The MDS vehicle can be launched from any type of ship, from the shore, or from a craft of opportunity (COOP).The system can also be deployed as a containerized solution. The vehicle is connected to the ship via a tether on an Automatic Tension Control (ATC) winch. As well as providing vehicle power and control signals, the tether continuously sends real-time sonar data to the operator on board the ship. A control interface including an Operator Control Board (OCB)and a Portable Operator Control Board (POCB), combined with software that is ready to run on any general purpose or dedicated vehicle console, makes the MDS easy to integrate with command and control systems on different levels. The relocation sonar is carried in the bow of the vehicle, together with a camera on a tilt table, which allows the sonar and camera to be angled downwards for optimal identification performance.