Persistent Ocean Surveillance (POS)
Abstract
The Persistent Ocean Surveillance (POS) program combines geolocation techniques such as global positioning systems, with station keeping and intra-sensor communication technologies, to provide long-term ocean environment sensing buoys. Application of these technologies with state-of-the-art undersea warfare sensors will result in a floating field of smart sensors capable of observing the undersea environment in an area, including the presence of submarines and other undersea vehicles. A range of technologies were considered, including those that rely on the local environment (such as wind, ocean waves, solar energy, temperature differentials, etc.) for their power, miniature geolocation technologies, and technologies for sensor data storage, transmission, and intra-field communications. The Renewable At-Sea Power program focuses on efficient energy capture from the environment in order to achieve capability for fully renewable power at sea. Technology from this program will be available for transition to the Navy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- b7d4dfdf839b3af4a74130ea0ce61d88