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Solar Sailor subsidiary wins second US Navy grant for Unmanned Ocean Vehicles
Press Release
6 May, 2008
Solar Sailor Holdings Limited is pleased to announce that its proprietary marine surface vehicle technology is to be developed in the United States, under license to Unmanned Ocean Vehicles, Inc. The company has been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase II Research and Development contract, sponsored by the United States Navy, to develop an Energy Scavenging Unmanned Surface Vehicle.
This contract is the first part of an eighteen month effort to complete a detailed design of an open ocean unlimited endurance autonomous surface vehicle for ocean surveillance and other unmanned, long dwell time missions. The company is pleased to be teaming with the Engineering Department of Villanova University, located just outside Philadelphia, PA, and Trident Systems, Inc., a leading developmental technology application company with its world headquarters in Fairfax, VA.
This contract will allow Villanova University to utilize and expand its Navy funded research and development in unmanned systems control and energy management technology. Trident Systems, Inc. will provide its proven experience in hardware design, rugged C4ISR technology, and sensor systems that is servicing various military clients.
The contract demonstrates the engagement of the US Navy in using energy scavenging unmanned vehicle technology to achieve persistent ocean presence and surveillance.For more information, contact UOV at info@uovehicles.com or visit www.uovehicles.com
UOV LLC
Telephone:
540-775-9470
Address:
The UOV Company
4504 Caledon Road
King George, VA 22485
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