HII Delivers Advanced REMUS 620 UUVs to NOAA Less than 24 Months after Unveiling
HII's Mission Technologies division has delivered two REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for enhanced ocean floor mapping. The delivery comes less than 24 months after the REMUS 620's unveiling in November 2022. These medium-class UUVs are designed for long-distance operations with above- and below-water capabilities.
The NOAA REMUS 620 vehicles feature customized enhancements including a synthetic aperture sonar module, additional energy module, and auxiliary equipment. NOAA plans to use them for high-resolution mapping in the Gulf of Mexico, focusing on restoring seafloor habitats damaged by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
HII reports strong market interest in the REMUS 620, with over 600 REMUS UUVs sold globally across 30+ countries. Notably, 90% of vehicles delivered in the past 23 years remain operational, showcasing the platform's durability and upgradability.
La divisione Mission Technologies di HII ha consegnato due veicoli sottomarini senza equipaggio REMUS 620 alla National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) per un mappatura avanzata del fondale marino. La consegna avviene meno di 24 mesi dopo la presentazione del REMUS 620 nel novembre 2022. Questi UUV di classe media sono progettati per operazioni a lungo raggio con capacità sopra e sotto la superficie dell'acqua.
I veicoli NOAA REMUS 620 presentano miglioramenti personalizzati tra cui un modulo sonar a apertura sintetica, un modulo energetico aggiuntivo e attrezzature ausiliarie. NOAA prevede di utilizzarli per mappature ad alta risoluzione nel Golfo del Messico, concentrandosi sul ripristino degli habitat del fondale danneggiati dalla fuoriuscita di petrolio della Deepwater Horizon nel 2010.
HII riporta un forte interesse di mercato per il REMUS 620, con oltre 600 UUV REMUS venduti in tutto il mondo in più di 30 paesi. Notably, il 90% dei veicoli consegnati negli ultimi 23 anni rimane operativo, dimostrando la durabilità e l'aggiornabilità della piattaforma.
La división de Mission Technologies de HII ha entregado dos vehículos submarinos no tripulados REMUS 620 a la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) para mejorar el mapeo del fondo oceánico. La entrega se realiza menos de 24 meses después de la presentación del REMUS 620 en noviembre de 2022. Estos UUV de clase media están diseñados para operaciones a larga distancia con capacidades sobre y bajo el agua.
Los vehículos NOAA REMUS 620 cuentan con mejoras personalizadas que incluyen un módulo de sonar de apertura sintética, un módulo de energía adicional y equipo auxiliar. NOAA planea utilizarlos para mapeos de alta resolución en el Golfo de México, enfocándose en la restauración de hábitats del fondo marino dañados por el derrame de petróleo de Deepwater Horizon en 2010.
HII informa un fuerte interés de mercado en el REMUS 620, con más de 600 UUV REMUS vendidos a nivel mundial en más de 30 países. Cabe destacar que el 90% de los vehículos entregados en los últimos 23 años sigue operativo, lo que demuestra la durabilidad y actualizabilidad de la plataforma.
HII의 Mission Technologies 부문은 두 대의 원격 조정 수중 차량 REMUS 620을 국가 해양 대기청(NOAA)에 인도하여 해저 맵핑을 향상시켰습니다. 이 인도는 REMUS 620의 공개 후 24개월도 채 되지 않아 이루어졌습니다 2022년 11월에. 이 중형 UUV는 수면 위와 아래의 작전 능력을 갖춘 장거리 작전을 위해 설계되었습니다.
NOAA REMUS 620 차량은 맞춤형 개선 사항으로 합성 개구 탐지기 모듈, 추가 에너지 모듈 및 보조 장비를 포함하고 있습니다. NOAA는 멕시코만에서의 고해상도 맵핑을 위해 이를 사용할 계획이며, 2010년 딥워터 호라이즌 기름 유출로 손상된 해저 서식지를 복원하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
HII는 REMUS 620에 대한 강한 시장 관심을 보고하고 있으며, 30개국 이상에서 600대 이상의 REMUS UUV가 전 세계적으로 판매되었습니다. 특히, 지난 23년 동안 인도된 차량의 90%가 여전히 운영되고 있습니다, 이는 플랫폼의 내구성과 업그레이드 가능성을 보여줍니다.
La division Mission Technologies de HII a livré deux véhicules sous-marins sans pilote REMUS 620 à la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) pour améliorer la cartographie du fond marin. La livraison intervient moins de 24 mois après le lancement du REMUS 620 en novembre 2022. Ces UUV de classe moyenne sont conçus pour des opérations à longue distance avec des capacités à la fois au-dessus et au-dessous de l'eau.
Les véhicules NOAA REMUS 620 sont équipés de perfections personnalisées telles qu'un module de sonar à ouverture synthétique, un module d'énergie supplémentaire et du matériel auxiliaire. La NOAA prévoit de les utiliser pour une cartographie haute résolution dans le Golfe du Mexique, en se concentrant sur la restauration des habitats marins endommagés par la marée noire de Deepwater Horizon en 2010.
HII rapporte un fort intérêt du marché pour le REMUS 620, avec plus de 600 UUV REMUS vendus dans le monde entier dans plus de 30 pays. Il est à noter que 90 % des véhicules livrés au cours des 23 dernières années sont encore opérationnels, mettant en avant la durabilité et l'upgradeabilité de la plateforme.
Die Mission Technologies-Abteilung von HII hat zwei unbemannte Unterwasserfahrzeuge REMUS 620 an die National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) geliefert, um die Kartierung des Meeresbodens zu verbessern. Die Lieferung erfolgt weniger als 24 Monate nach der Vorstellung des REMUS 620 im November 2022. Diese UUVs der Mittelklasse sind für Langstreckenoperationen mit Fähigkeiten über und unter Wasser konzipiert.
Die NOAA REMUS 620-Fahrzeuge verfügen über angepasste Verbesserungen, darunter ein synthetisches Apertursonar-Modul, ein zusätzliches Energiemodul und Hilfsausrüstung. NOAA plant, sie für Hochauflösungs-Kartierungen im Golf von Mexiko zu nutzen, um sich auf die Wiederherstellung von Meeresbodenlebensräumen zu konzentrieren, die durch die Ölkatastrophe Deepwater Horizon im Jahr 2010 beschädigt wurden.
HII berichtet von starkem Markinteresse am REMUS 620, mit über 600 weltweit verkauften REMUS UUVs in mehr als 30 Ländern. Bemerkenswert ist, dass 90 % der in den letzten 23 Jahren gelieferten Fahrzeuge weiterhin betriebsbereit sind, was die Langlebigkeit und Upgradefähigkeit der Plattform zeigt.
- Rapid delivery of advanced UUVs to NOAA in less than 24 months
- Customized enhancements for NOAA's specific mission requirements
- Strong market interest in REMUS 620 and growing backlog of REMUS 300 orders
- Over 600 REMUS UUVs sold globally across 30+ countries
- 90% of REMUS UUVs delivered in the past 23 years still operational
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The delivery of two advanced REMUS 620 UUVs to NOAA in under 24 months is a significant technological achievement for HII. This rapid turnaround demonstrates HII's agility in the competitive UUV market. The customized enhancements, including synthetic aperture sonar and additional energy modules, showcase HII's ability to tailor complex systems to specific customer needs. These upgrades will likely enhance NOAA's underwater mapping capabilities, potentially leading to more efficient and accurate seafloor surveys. The modular design of the REMUS 620 suggests a forward-thinking approach, allowing for future upgrades and adaptations as technology evolves. This flexibility could be a key selling point for HII in securing future contracts and maintaining its market position.
NOAA's acquisition of the REMUS 620 UUVs marks a significant advancement in ocean research capabilities, particularly for the Gulf of Mexico restoration efforts. The focus on mapping Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities is important for understanding the long-term impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. These advanced UUVs will likely accelerate NOAA's ability to assess and monitor deep-sea ecosystems, potentially leading to more effective restoration strategies. The high-resolution mapping capabilities could reveal previously unknown environmental damages or recovery patterns, informing future conservation efforts. This technology investment by NOAA signals a strong commitment to leveraging cutting-edge tools for environmental monitoring and restoration, which could set new standards for marine research and conservation globally.
HII's successful delivery of the REMUS 620 UUVs to NOAA represents a positive development for the company's financial outlook. The rapid production and delivery timeline (22 months) demonstrates operational efficiency, which could translate to improved profit margins. The growing backlog of REMUS 300 orders, coupled with strong market interest in the REMUS 620, suggests a robust demand for HII's unmanned systems. This diversification into advanced UUVs could provide a steady revenue stream, potentially offsetting fluctuations in other business segments. The global reach of REMUS UUVs, with operations in over 30 countries including 14 NATO members, indicates a strong international market presence. The 90% operational rate of delivered vehicles over the past 23 years is a testament to product durability, which could lead to repeat customers and long-term service contracts, further bolstering HII's financial stability.
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Mission Technologies division has successfully built and delivered two REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for enhanced high-resolution ocean floor mapping.
Unveiled only 22 months ago in November 2022, the REMUS 620 is the first medium-class UUV designed to deliver a comprehensive range of above- and below-water capabilities over long distances.
“The rapid delivery of the REMUS 620 underscores HII’s exceptional agility and efficiency in producing and deploying uncrewed systems that meet the needs of our customers,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of Mission Technologies’ Unmanned Systems business group. “The swift production and delivery timeline to NOAA demonstrate our commitment to supporting our customers’ mission requirements with rapid development and deployment of new capabilities and technology.”
The REMUS 620 vehicles incorporate cutting-edge modular design and engineering. Like all the REMUS UUVs built by HII, the NOAA REMUS 620 vehicles have been modified with customized enhancements for NOAA’s advanced underwater mapping and habitat restoration missions. Upgrades include a synthetic aperture sonar module, additional energy module, and auxiliary equipment.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-delivers-advanced-remus-620-uuvs-to-noaa-less-than-24-months-after-unveiling/.
NOAA plans to use the REMUS 620 vehicles for high-resolution mapping in the Gulf of Mexico, with a focus on restoring Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities — or dim and sunlight-free seafloor habitats — injured by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The timely delivery of these UUVs will allow NOAA to accelerate its critical environmental restoration and exploration missions, building on its existing use of other REMUS models for habitat characterization, marine archaeology, and various oceanographic studies.
“The market interest in the REMUS 620 has been tremendous,” Fotheringham said. “The rapid delivery to NOAA, alongside our growing backlog of REMUS 300 orders, reinforces the market’s confidence in the continued capabilities and versatility of the REMUS series.”
More than 600 REMUS UUVs have been sold globally and are in operation in more than 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Over
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