Patent ID: 9297626
Filing Date: 2016-03-29
CPC Classification: F41G,F42B

Claim Text:
1. A communication network for an aquatic vessel, the communication network comprising: an unmanned aquatic vehicle having a warhead; a fiber optic cable, the fiber optic cable being bi-directional and in a closed ring configuration enabling communication within the network and to the unmanned aquatic vehicle; a power grid cable, the power grid cable being in a closed ring configuration and coupled to a generator providing power within the network and to the unmanned aquatic vehicle; a node coupled to the fiber optic cable and to the power grid cable; a relay station coupled to the node and in communication with the unmanned aquatic vehicle; and a control center, the control center being in communication with the unmanned aquatic vehicle and facilitating (i) remote control of the unmanned aquatic vehicle and (ii) programming of a navigational plan for the remote control of the unmanned aquatic vehicle prior to launch; wherein the fiber optic cable, the power grid cable, the node and the relay station are capable of being located underwater during operation; and wherein the unmanned aquatic vehicle is capable of being launched underwater from open water.