Aquatic vessel fiber optic network

摘要

Disclosed is a communication network for aquatic vessels. The network comprises an unmanned aquatic vehicle (UAQV) having a warhead. A fiber optic cable is bi-directional and in a closed ring configuration enabling communication within the network and to the UAQV. A power grid cable is in a closed ring configuration and coupled to a generator providing power. A node is coupled to the fiber optic cable and to the power grid cable. A relay station is coupled to the node and in communication with the UAQV. A control center is in communication with the UAQV and facilitates remote control of the UAQV, and programming of a navigational plan for the remote control of the UAQV prior to launch. The fiber optic cable, power grid cable, node and relay station are capable of being located underwater during operation. The UAQV is capable of being launched underwater from open water.

主权项

1. A communication network for an aquatic vessel, the communication network comprising:
an unmanned aquatic vehicle having a warhead; a fiber optic cable, the fiber optic cable being bi-directional and in a closed ring configuration enabling communication within the network and to the unmanned aquatic vehicle; a power grid cable, the power grid cable being in a closed ring configuration and coupled to a generator providing power within the network and to the unmanned aquatic vehicle; a node coupled to the fiber optic cable and to the power grid cable; a relay station coupled to the node and in communication with the unmanned aquatic vehicle; and a control center, the control center being in communication with the unmanned aquatic vehicle and facilitating (i) remote control of the unmanned aquatic vehicle and (ii) programming of a navigational plan for the remote control of the unmanned aquatic vehicle prior to launch; wherein the fiber optic cable, the power grid cable, the node and the relay station are capable of being located underwater during operation; and wherein the unmanned aquatic vehicle is capable of being launched underwater from open water.