Nova is the next generation of CUAUV submarines. Expandable and capable of both close in maneuvering and long range sensing missions, it is a transition vehicle between competition missions and CUAUV's new research based open water focus.
Nova is composed of the following parts:
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Key stats:
Depth rating: 100 or 500 ft
Max speed: 1.2 Knots
Weight: 35 kg (78 lb)
Length: 50 inches
Run time: 2-4 hours
Sensors:
- Doppler Velocity Log
- Temperature sensor
- Custom passive acoustic sensor (hydrophone)
- Guppy downward facing camera
- Logitech forward facing camera
- Forward-facing Tritech Altimeter
- TCM2 compass
- 3DMG-X1 sensor
- Depth sensor
- GPS system (for surface positioning)
Features:
- Cantilever rack system
- External cameras
- Expandable payload
- Custom underwater connectors
- Both Ethernet and Fiber Optic tethers
- Reliable power system
- Hot swappable battery pods
- Exchangeable competition and deeper water hulls
- Strafing thrusters
- Reliable sealing system
- Superstructure to improve vehicle safety
- Wet mate-able tether
- Seacon connectors
