Small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) vessel (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) vessel

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The conceptual design features a small waterplane area twin hull vessel that acts as a docking and charging station for autonomous underwater vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles, using solar and turbine energy to enable continuous monitoring.

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Florida Atlantic University

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