HUGIN Superior Class Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
HUGIN Superior Class
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
HUGIN Superior Class Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Designation
HUGIN Superior Class
Alternate Designation
HUGIN Superior Class
Equipment Type
Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Manufacturer
Kongsberg
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The HUGIN Superior Class 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.
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 Endurance
The 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.
System
Alternative Designation
HUGIN Superior Class
Type
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Builder
Kongsberg
Crew
Autonomous
Mission
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:
High-resolution high-speed seabed; mapping and imaging;
Geophysical site inspection;
Pipeline and subsea structure inspection;
Oceanographic surveys;
Environmental monitoring;
Marine geological survey;
Search operations.
DEFENCE APPLICATIONS:
Mine countermeasures - MCM;
Rapid environmental assessment - REA;
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance - ISR.
Operating Station
HUGIN Operator Station (HOS). Operator and payload computers Post-mission analysis computer Vehicle battery charger Maintenance trolley and lifting
spreader.
Environmental and Geochemical Sensors.
Yes
Navigation System
Kongsberg Sunstone INS Navigation grade IMU and SAS micro-navigation [DPCA) System.
Camera
Yes, Colour UHD still image camera
Payloads
Payloads (fitted as standard): HISAS 1032 Dual Receiver;
EM2040 Mk 2 Multibeam; Echosounder;
Colour UHD still image camera;
Laser Profiler;
Turbidity sensor;
Sub-bottom profiler;
Magnetometer;
Methane sensor;
Dissolved Oxygen Sensor;
Carbon Dioxide sensor;
ADCP.
Software
Kongsberg Control Processor (CP), Payload Processor (PP) and Sunstone navigation system;
Autonomous pipeline tracking using HISAS and EM multibeam; SITAR in-mission automatic target recognition available
Containers and Launch and Recovery System
Launch and recovery stinger for deck and container installation. DNV 2.7-1 certified offshore containers for mobile systems.
Dimensions
Length
6.6 m
Outer Diameter
875 mm
Draft
Submersible
Weight
2,000 kg
Weight in Water
Neutrally Buoyant
Propulsion System
Engine Name
INA
BatteryType
Pressure tolerant Lithium polymer battery
Power Packs
Hot-swappable batteries for fast turn around
Charge Time
5-8 hours
Range
INA
Useful Speed
2-6 knots
Operating Speed
3-4 knots
Maximum Depth
6,000 m
Endurance
72 hours at 3 knots, 52 hours at 4 knots
Communications
cNODE Acoustic Command and Data Link
Yes
Wi-Fi Capable
Yes, IEEE 802.11g
Iridium Satellite Communications
Yes, Iridium over-the-horizon 2-way satellite link
UHF Radio Link
Yes, 2-way radio link
Data Handling
10 GbE swappable Network Attached Storage [NAS)
Note
HUGIN AUVs are equipped with acoustic communication links providing real time status monitoring of the vehicle and payload sensors. The acoustic links also add the capability to receive payload data from the vehicle in real time as a quality measure, ensuring an effective survey.
Sonar Systems
Forward Looking Sonar
Forward-Looking Sonar [FLS) with advanced terrain following, collision avoidance, and under-ice functionality.
Sidescan Sonar
Yes
Echo Sounder
EM2040 high-performance multibeam echo sounder
Doppler Velocity Log
Broadband 300 kHz Doppler velocity log
Depth Sensor
Paroscientific Digiquartz depth sensor
Terrain Referenced Navigation
Terrain referenced navigation (option)
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
6.6 m
Width
0.88 m
Height
—
Weight
2000 kg
Operators (1)
Norway
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