K-STER ROV

Synopsis :

K-ster, a new weapon against mines, is a low cost and easy to launch mine killer for clearing minefields. It is designed to operate from any non-dedicated platform, at short or long range, in shallow or deep water. Automatically guided towards the target, K-ster allows identification prior to accurate and powerful fire.
The key features of K-ster is its unique tilt-able warhead to attack mines accurately and efficiently, its high stability in current, its efficiency against all types of mines (moored, bottom and partly buried mines) and its non sensitive warhead. All of these features lead to a reduced mine-clearance time.

Fibre optic cable guided

K-STER I (Identification): Re-usable reinforced FO cable on surface winch
K-STER D (Disposable): Expendable FO bobbin

Main Advantages:

FAST, K-ster’s average mission time 10 - 15 min provides for reduced clearance time and fast return

EFFICIENT, with K-ster’s tilt-able Warhead, higher efficiency enables the destruction of all types of mines: ground, partly buried, moored filled with non sensitive explosive

ADJUSTABLE, real time adjustable sensors

LOW COST, to procure, operate and maintain (overall Life Cycle Cost)

Innovative and Unique Tilting Warhead
K-ster’s design includes an innovative titling Warhead (shaped charge) with sensors for final attack and best destruction efficiency.
The titling Warhead is also equipped with:
a color video cameras color with automatic day/night function & variable intensity searchlights
A selectable scan range from 5 to 100 m, selectable sector from 20° to 360°…

OLISTER ROV – FDS & MIDS configurations

Forward Detection System
Olister FDS [Forward Detection System] is a powerful ROV designed specifically for long duration mine hunting operations in harsh conditions. Olister FDS can be fitted with either side scan sonar or forward looking sonar. The body architecture fitted with four horizontal and two vertical thrusters provides high maneuverability and hovering capability. The common design of OLISTER family products offer reduced maintenance costs and versatility (possible conversion FDS – MIDS).

Mine Identification and Disposal System
Olister MIDS is the second generation of combat proven ROV for relocation, identification and destruction of sub-sea mines in harsh marine conditions.

Typically equipped with a battery and fiber optic link, OLISTER MIDS is designed for long range mid-water , sea-bottom inspection and wreck inspection.

OLISTER MIDS is available with either battery and fiber optic connection or with umbilical. Its hydrodynamic body structure provides high maneuverability, speed and endurance.

Multipurpose:
Mine disposal, long range detection or survey with a single system
Easy Change of configuration
Payload (mine disposal charge / sonar)
Power system (Umbilical / Battery)
Low Life Cycle Cost
Reduced maintenance
COTS components

Main characteristics OLISTER Version

Applications:
Defense - Mine Warfare : Identification and Neutralisation
Defense - Mine Warfare : Forward Detection system of mine
Security &defence : Inspection and intervention submarine for area protection

H300 ROV – rated to 300 m

Synopsis :

H300 is a lightweight inspection ROV which can be rapidly deployed from any ship or platform. It is particularly suited for work in harbors and as a support for diving expeditions on the continental shelf (300m).

Principal missions:

search and reconnaissance by sonar or video
video inspection and high definition image transmission to the surface.

This ROV can be equipped with a manipulator arm for light intervention tasks.

Main performances

Security & Defense : Inspection and Intervention submarine for area protection

H1000 ROV – rated to 1000 m

Synopsis :

1000m rated, remotely controlled sub-sea inspection vehicle. It is designed to execute various missions:
detection and relocation of sub-sea objects
high definition and video imaging transmitted in real time to surface unit
survey and assistance to divers during deep dives (incursion or saturation) as well as to New Suit diving equipment.
assistance to distressed submarines (fresh and polluted air umbilical's, transfer of watertight payloads).

This ROV features a modular design, high maneuverability and is equipped with sonar and a complete set of optical sensors.

Main performances

Applications
Security&Defence : Inspection and Intervention submarine for area protection

CRAWLER ROV – hull inspection

Synopsis :

This robot is a remote controlled vehicle for the inspection (by ultra sonic (US) probes) of ship’s hull.
The main functions of the system are:
Reach the ship’s hull by swimming into the sea as a conventional ROV;
Tilt along its main axis in order to come in contact with the ship’s hull;
Move along the walls to inspect
Embed a video camera and a US (Ultra Sonic) probe array and position it at about 150 mm from the hull to be inspected in order to detect and localize possible surface defects on the hull.

Main performances

Security&Defence : Inspection