Automated Mine Neutralization Vehicle Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Topic No.: N05-128 Topic Title: Automated Mine Neutralization Vehicle Proposal No.: N052-128-0156 Firm: Nekton Research LLC 4625 Industry Lane Durham, North Carolina 27713 Contact: Frederick Vosburgh Phone: (919) 405-3993 Web Site: www.nektonresearch.com Abstract: We propose a small expendable neutralizer (XN) UUV capable of autonomously neutralizing proud and volume mines. XN will be compatible with legacy launchers and readily deployed from submerged, surface or air platforms. It will be capable of long range submerged deployment, as well as persistent station keeping. It will employ low cost/power guidance and control technology, yet home precisely. Propulsion, sensing and guidance and control will take up minimal volume, preserving payload space for the neutralizer payload. Benefits: An affordable and effective device that can be deployed in significant numbers to reliably neutralize sea mines will be valuable in supporting the Sea Strike and Sea Base pillars of Sea Power 21. The technology will reduce risk to humans and marine mammals and shorten preparation time required in projecting power from the sea. Return