Gavia autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)

The Gavia autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a modular, man-portable system designed for a variety of research, surveillance and monitoring missions. The vehicle can be optimized for depths ranging from 1,640 ft (500 m) to 3,280 ft (1,000 m). Different materials are used to obtain different depth capability, without changing overall size or weight. The vehicle's small size enables it to be easily launched and operated by one or two people. It can be deployed and recovered...