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Product Introduction
Wind‑assisted Unmanned Surface Vehicle
Product Introduction
Overview
The ORCA‑1 is a long‑endurance hybrid‑power unmanned surface vehicle (USV), designed for prolonged offshore deployment. Equipped with a carbon‑fiber vertical wind wing and auxiliary electric propulsion system, the vessel harnesses natural wind energy for navigation, drastically cutting power consumption and extending ocean operation time. Built with a hydrofoil structure, it lifts the main hull above water at cruising speed to reduce drag and deliver excellent seakeeping performance under rough offshore conditions.
Adopting an intelligent autonomous navigation system, this platform supports way-point cruise, automatic obstacle avoidance, beyond-horizon satellite communication and multi-vessel cooperative missions. It features an open modular payload interface, allowing quick integration of EO/IR camera, marine radar, AIS detector, water-quality sensors and other mission equipment. Manufactured from full carbon-fiber composite material, the craft offers lightweight performance and outstanding salt-corrosion resistance for long-term marine work.
Core Technical Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Mode | Vertical carbon-fiber wind wing + electric auxiliary propulsion |
| Overall Hull Length | 6 m |
| Total Weight | 1.6 tonnes |
| Hull Type | Hydrofoil USV |
| Material | Full carbon‑fiber composite |
| Operation Mode | Autonomous cruise / Remote control |
| Communication | Satellite long‑range communication |
| Payload Interface | Modular, customizable mission equipment |
Key Advantages
- Ultra-long endurance with wind-assisted power Wind energy serves as the primary propulsion source, greatly reducing battery power drain. The vessel can perform continuous offshore missions lasting several weeks without frequent refueling or recharging, well suited to far-sea long-term monitoring tasks.
- Low-noise & high concealment No internal-combustion engine. Quiet operation enables discreet maritime patrol, observation and surveillance missions.
- Strong adaptability to rough sea conditions Hydrofoil design minimizes hull impact from waves, delivering stable navigation performance in offshore high-sea-state environments.
- Multi-mission modular capability One platform fits multiple use cases; payloads can be swapped rapidly between security patrol, scientific survey and environmental monitoring.
- Low long‑term operational cost Wind‑power assistance cuts energy consumption, reducing repeated supply‑vessel support costs for long‑term offshore deployment.
Typical Application Scenarios
- Coastal & offshore maritime security patrol, port and offshore-platform perimeter monitoring
- Oceanographic research, hydrological sampling, marine ecological & underwater-pipeline inspection
‑ Search‑and‑rescue support with day‑and‑night visual detection
‑ Fishery supervision, no‑fishing‑zone violation monitoring
‑ Wind‑farm, oil‑gas field long‑duration offshore guard duty