Patent ID: 11254399

Abstract:
An unmanned, autonomous, self-sustaining and self-repairable floating platform which is positioned at a fixed location within the sea, capable of constantly monitoring, without having to be removed, a specific maritime zone including a sea surface area and the aerial and underwater space pertaining to this sea surface area, the platform comprising telecommunication means adapted to exchange surveillance related information with a Command, Communication and Control center. The platform comprises a deck maintained well above sea surface through a connecting member with an underlying, fully or partially submerged, system of floaters and is equipped with a variety of sensors and surveillance systems such as radar, Li-dar, sonar, electromagnetic, unmanned vehicles (UAVs, UUVs and USVs), active and passive self-protection systems as well as research and rescue equipment. A mast having a substantial height (usually 40-50 m) and equipped with appropriate surveillance devices is mounted and ex-tends vertically upwardly the deck.