The Osprey builds on the modular Gavia AUV design, with a 324 mm diameter that accommodates additional batteries and sensors. Rated to 2,000 m, it can be configured for defense, commercial, and scientific missions. A typical configuration with two rechargeable battery modules operates for about 24 hours at 3.5 knots, while a third module can extend endurance.
Osprey consists of propulsion, control, battery, payload, and nose modules, with an optional Attitude, Depth, and Heading (ADH) module. Teledyne’s QuickLock mechanism and Vehicle Bus allow modules to be connected and recognized by the vehicle, supporting assembly and reconfiguration for different missions. Available features include a removable data pod, enhanced obstacle avoidance, and an optional rim drive thruster.
The AUV combines an inertial navigation system with Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) aiding. Optional acoustic positioning can help maintain position accuracy during longer missions. Sensor and payload options include:
- Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS)
- Multibeam echosounder (MBES)
- Side scan sonar (SSS)
- Sub-bottom profiler (SBP)
- High-resolution cameras, laser scanning, and strobes
