Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)

SAM 3
for unmanned, remote controlled or autonomous influence minesweeping

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SAM 3 Minesweeping USV
MISSION Main Features
Today, any successful minesweeping is l Unmanned, remote or autonomous control l Ops in 3 – 60+ meter (10 – 200+ ft) depths
l Keeps ships and crews outside mine danger l Superb shock resilience to close proximity
based on the accurate imitation of both the
areas mine detonations
magnetic and acoustic signatures of target
l Highly suited for minesweeping operations in l High redundancy and sustainability
ships, wether they be extremely low as of a confined waters, ports, archipelagos, narrow
degaussed MCM vessel, or large as emitted by shipping corridors, etc. Construction
a big commercial vessel. l Easily shipped by land, sea or air in a 40ft l Almost all structures are of non-ferrous,
container non-magnetic, non-corrosive composite
Now in its third generation, SAM 3 has proven
l Programmable sweep signature output against Carbon fibre or GRP materials.
its effectivity with thirteen units operated by “smart” mines l Inflatable RIB-collar type floats, each with 10
four navies. l Unmanned technology delivers on-site air chambers that absorb high shock loads.
persistence The deckhouses are resiliently mounted to the
vehicle’s main frame.

Minesweep Systems COMMAND & CONTROL (C2)

l Magnetic and acoustic influence minesweeping l C2 options: Tracks, turnarounds etc. are followed in full
l Platform-integrated magnetic sweep gear 1. SAM 3 stand-alone C2 system in a PC synchronization with the signature generation
l Two-axis electromagnetic signature effectors laptop with radio and portable antenna system
(coils) 2. Integrated into external C2 system onboard l Up to four SAM3 drones working in formation
l Clip-on acoustic sweep gear for example, a MCMV or other C2 container can interact in a multi-SAM-mission mode to
l Towed acoustic generator (e.g. Thales AAG module generate realistic signatures corresponding to
or similar) l Mission planning, execution and evaluation targeted ship types and sizes
l Optional electric (UEP/ELFE) sweep gear l After mission planning data is transferred
(electrodes) to SAM 3’s on-board system, its mission is
conducted in a remote controlled or semi-
autonomous mode.
Catamaran Design TRANSPOrt Main DATA
l Excellent sea-keeping and agile l Storage and transport in an ubiquitous Length over all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.4 m
manoeuvring characteristics open-top 40 ft ISO container Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 m
l High payload l Transport with civilian/military means, as Draught (propellers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 m
l Less platform pitch and roll movement well as airlifting, reduce reaction time to Draught (acoustic generator) . . . . . . . 3.8 m
delivers a steadier distribution of the deck-coil a minimum. Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 tons
generated vertical magnetic field. l Rapid deployment, independent of Speed (transit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 knots
l Increased area for the deck-coil enables higher distance as mounted/dismounted within Speed (sweeping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 knots
signature levels 24 hours Power/propulsion (diesel) . . . . . . . 2 x 140 kW
l Wide beam counteracts explosion induced l Fast launching from a support ship or
capsizing with a 14 ton crane Modularity
l Minimized impact to engines and MCM l Highly flexible customizing of components
equipment housed in the twin deckhouses, l Easily installed equipment upgrades
the spray dome generated by underwater l Simplified maintenance, fast replacement of
explosions easily passes through the meshed damaged equipment
platform floor

MINESweep Signature Control

l Choice of constant or variable/programmable – Unique capability to simulate TSM with l “Ripple” effect for degaussing simulation
sweep signature outputs authentically simulated signatures l Simulation of multiple passes for mines with
l Flexibility to sweep in both Target Setting Mode – Unique capability to simulate MSM with known ship-counting device
(TSM) or Mine Setting Mode (MSM) mine trigger parameters l Multi-SAM mission for signature extension
l Magnitude and shape tuning of both magnetic l Deperming functionality to minimise magnetic
and acoustic signatures remanence
– Correct levels, variation and duration for a
specific target vessel type, size and speed
– Synchronisation of magnetic and acoustic
signature output
Sweep signature flexibility
 Left: SAM 3 configured for
Acoustic-Magnetic influence minesweeping

Below: Screen shots of tracks SAM 3 automatically sweeps, superimposed over

electronic sea charts. After all relevant mine threat parameters have been analysed
by the SAM 3 Mission Management System (MMS), a Mission Definition File (MDF)
is then calculated.

SAM 3 is easily readied for new deploy­

ment (above). Dismantled into modules,
it is quickly containerized, loaded into a
road trailer or prepared for air transport.
On the adjacent pictures to the right,
the deflated floats are ratcheted up
into the saddles, beams dismounted
and the superstructure lifted into a 40ft
container. SAM 3 can be re-located to
arising mine threats at shortest notice.
The common sea mine is a self-contained explosive device
denying a vessel its passage through the sea. Mines are deposited and left to wait until triggered
by approaching ships.
A mine’s flexibility and cost-effectiveness makes it attractive to all forces. Its popularity amongst
financially lesser privileged users is notable. Production and laying costs are small. Removing
mines is a dangerous task requiring time. Remains of WW II naval minefields still exist with many
mines remaining potentially active over extremely long periods.
Enter the SAM 3 Minesweeping USV.

Full scale 525 kg TNT mine explosion test on a SAM 3. Its heavy duty rubber tube hulls comprises of several air filled
compart­ments that are capable of absorbing large amounts of energy which soften the kick-off velocity to on-board equip­
ment and machinery housed in the superstructure. A wide hull base with plenty of buoyancy reduces the risks of capsizing.
 SAM 3 General Arrangement Plan (side and deck views)

Kockums AB ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems International Pty Ltd

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Sweden #06-01 Nordic European Centre
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