Rostock: IAI und Atlas Elektronik präsentieren BlueWhale auf der UDT - marineforum
At the Undersea Defense Technology (UDT) conference and exhibition in Rostock https://www.udt-global.com/ on May 10, 2023, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK (thyssenkrupp Marine Systems) officially presented their latest joint development for underwater mission scenarios such as anti-submarine warfare , ASW) and seabed protection (Seabed Warfare, SW). Eyal Shapira, Vice President/General Manager Air Defense and Naval Systems at ELTA (IAI) and Michael Ozegowski, General Manager ATLAS ELEKTRONIK (tkMS) explained the joint product BlueWhale ASW.
platform and sensor technology
The unmanned underwater vehicle is based on ELTA's autonomous underwater multi-mission platform. In addition to the latest sensor systems, the new platform features ATLAS ELEKTRONIK's passive sonar technology. Unlike surface-launched towed sonars deployed by ships or autonomous underwater vehicles, BlueWhale https://defense-update.com/20230505_blue-whale.html ASW can operate at depths traditionally used by submarines to avoid detection. A specially developed transmitter on board an autonomous or manned surface vessel enables the underwater vehicle to bi-statically locate and track submarines.
The passive sonar developed by ATLAS ELEKTRONIK in close cooperation with ELTA in combination with the transmitter solution are designed as a system solution for autonomous operations over long periods of time. On-board processing ensures that the incoming reconnaissance data is evaluated promptly and efficiently and passed on.
With BlueWhale ASW, there is now a system that can efficiently and cost-effectively meet operational ASW needs and capabilities.
background
IAI is a pioneer in the field of unmanned systems in the air, on land, in space and in water. They also built the world's first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for the Israel Defense Forces. Over the past few decades, the company has grown into a leading provider of land robotic systems, unmanned vessels and guided missiles.
BlueWhale ASW, towed sonar. Photo: hum
The ATLAS ELEKTRONIK towed sonar system results from the company's more than 100 years of experience in the design, development and production of marine systems. The deep-sea sonar system is based on proven ACTAS technology (Active Towed Array Sonar) and was originally designed for use on surface units. The system uses a low-frequency sonar system that enables wide area coverage while maintaining high sensitivity at depths previously unattainable for conventional sonar systems.
BlueWhale ASW, communications mast. Photo: hum
Specifications BlueWhale ASW:
- Length: 10.9m
- Diameter: 1.12m
- Weight: 5.5 tons
- Speed: 2 – 3 knots, max 7 knots (submerged)
- Diving depth: 300 m
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