Hydra
Abstract
The Hydra program developed and demonstrated advanced capabilities for the undersea deployment and employment of unique payloads. Hydra integrated existing and emerging technologies and the ability to be positioned in the littoral undersea battlespace to create a disruptive capability. The system consisted of a modular enclosure with communications, command and control, energy storage, and standard interfaces for payload systems. The modular enclosures were deployed by various means, depending on the need for speed and stealth, and remain deployed until awakened for employment. Hydra developed critical enabling technologies for energy storage and recharging, communications, command and control, deployment, and autonomous operations. Technology developed under this program is transitioned to the Navy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- e898ddd36e8f2c072cd2a211625484d8