The L3Harris Orion Variable Depth Sonar System is an advanced underwater surveillance solution designed to enhance maritime operations. This system features a unique capability to operate at varying depths, allowing for optimal sonar performance in diverse underwater environments. The Orion system is engineered to provide high-resolution imaging and accurate target detection, making it an essential tool for naval forces engaged in anti-submarine warfare and other critical missions. With its robust design and advanced technology, the Orion Variable Depth Sonar System significantly improves situational awareness and operational effectiveness in complex maritime scenarios.
The L3Harris Model 980 Active Low-Frequency Towed Sonar is specifically designed for optimal performance in littoral and shallow water environments, where traditional towed arrays may fall short. This advanced system integrates an active source with a passive towed array, allowing for a compact "short scope" tow that facilitates quick responses to ship maneuvers. Key features of the Model 980 include automatic depth keeping and automatic bottom avoidance, ensuring reliable operation while minimizing the risk of entanglement or damage. This innovative sonar solution enhances maritime situational awareness and effectiveness in challenging coastal operations, making it an essential tool for modern naval forces.
The L3Harris Model 997 Hull-Mounted Sonar system is designed to provide operators with a comprehensive view of the sonar picture, integrating combat management system information and a common tactical picture onto a single display. This advanced system offers additional operator-selectable sonar displays and seamlessly integrates data from networked platforms and sensors. With full authority over undersea warfare track management, the Model 997 enables fully integrated weapon control, including torpedo fire control. It also features overlays of bottom topography and water depth, enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness in underwater environments. This innovative sonar solution is essential for modern naval operations, ensuring superior performance in complex maritime scenarios.
L3Harris is the world's largest provider of submarine imaging systems, offering advanced optronic imaging solutions that deliver precise, high-resolution optics and integrated sensor packages. From the development of the first submarine periscope to the latest in optronic sensors, L3Harris has consistently produced cutting-edge systems that empower users to effectively look, see, and control integrated imaging capabilities. Our submarine optronic systems are designed for optimal performance in challenging underwater environments, ensuring superior situational awareness and operational effectiveness for naval forces. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, L3Harris remains at the forefront of undersea imaging and communications technology.
The L3Harris Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar system is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. This advanced sonar technology provides exceptional detection ranges, enabling helicopters to identify and track underwater threats effectively. With its sophisticated signal processing and high-resolution imaging, the system delivers precise target information in various operational environments. Engineered for integration with existing helicopter platforms, the Long-Range Active Sonar enhances situational awareness and mission effectiveness while ensuring reliable performance in challenging conditions. This innovative system is essential for modern naval operations, supporting both defense and reconnaissance missions.
The L3Harris Low-Frequency Active Towed Sonar system is a cutting-edge solution designed for effective underwater detection and surveillance. This advanced sonar technology utilizes low-frequency signals to enhance target detection capabilities over long ranges, making it ideal for naval operations in complex marine environments. The towed design allows for greater flexibility and maneuverability, enabling the system to be deployed from various platforms. With its high sensitivity and precision, the L3Harris Low-Frequency Active Towed Sonar significantly improves situational awareness and operational effectiveness for maritime forces, ensuring they can identify and track underwater threats with confidence.
The L3Harris AQS-18F is a next-generation anti-submarine warfare sonar system designed to enhance maritime security and operational effectiveness in detecting and tracking submarines. This advanced sonar solution integrates cutting-edge technology to provide superior acoustic performance and improved target discrimination, enabling naval forces to operate effectively in complex underwater environments. The AQS-18F features enhanced signal processing capabilities and a modular design, allowing for easy integration with existing platforms and systems. With its focus on reliability and performance, the AQS-18F is poised to meet the evolving demands of modern naval warfare, ensuring that operators have the tools necessary to maintain underwater dominance.
L3Harris Cabled Ocean-Observing Systems provide advanced, long-life power and data connectivity solutions for deep-ocean research, serving both U.S. and international navies as well as commercial users. With over six decades of expertise, L3Harris has designed and installed thousands of kilometers of subsea fiber optic cable and nodes, supporting capacities of up to 100 Gb and operating voltages of 10 kV. These systems are engineered for a 25-year lifespan, offering high availability power and high-bandwidth internet connectivity. They facilitate remote interactive control of instrumentation, precision timing, and a standardized interface for remotely operated vehicle-serviceable sensors, enabling comprehensive oceanographic research across various applications including ocean science, undersea defense, port security, oil field monitoring, renewable energy monitoring, and tsunami warning systems.
The L3Harris PASOR Portable Acoustic Range is a comprehensive cooperative acoustic measurement solution designed for high-resolution source level signature measurements of submarines and surface ships. Utilizing multiple GPS-enabled noise measurement sonobuoys, the system captures and records raw acoustic data that is processed in near real-time, providing detailed narrow and broadband signature information of tracked targets. PASOR facilitates effective range management through bi-directional acoustic voice and data communications with both submarine and surface units, enabling real-time tracking and measurement of underwater or surface assets. Its highly portable design allows for rapid deployment, making it ideal for conducting measurement ranges or self-noise assessments with immediate analysis and distribution of results. The system supports both disposable sonobuoys and recoverable RF buoys, ensuring flexibility in various operational scenarios while enhancing situational awareness through secure data recording and real-time displays.
The L3Harris Acoustic General Purpose Modem (GPM 300) is a cutting-edge subsea communications system designed for long-range, reliable data and voice transmission in challenging underwater environments. This compact and power-efficient modem excels in harsh conditions characterized by multipath, reverberation, and noise where other systems may fail. Proven in high-stakes applications, the GPM 300 is integral to Triton’s Hadal Exploration System, which made history during the 'Five Deeps Expedition' by reaching the deepest points of all five oceans, including a record dive of 10,927 meters in the Mariana Trench. Utilizing advanced third-generation MASQ technology and Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), the GPM 300 ensures high reliability and robust communication, effectively mitigating multipath interference. Its capabilities include continuous channel equalization and support for communication between fast-moving platforms with a doppler tolerance of +/-15 knots. The network-enabled GPM 300 is also compatible with L3Harris ELAC UT 3000 underwater systems, making it an essential tool for underwater monitoring and remote command and control applications.
The L3Harris Communication Using Underwater Ultrasonic Wireless (CUUUWi) system is an innovative communications gateway that facilitates voice and text-based data transmission between above-water mobile phone and SATCOM users and underwater platforms. This advanced technology enables underwater vehicles and autonomous sensors to maintain connectivity with satellite and mobile telecommunications networks without the need to surface. CUUUWi serves two primary functions: it can be deployed on unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to detect emergency signals from lost submarines and establish communication links for improved search and recovery operations, and it provides secure, encrypted communications for submarines operating in stealth mode. With a range of up to 10 kilometers (environment dependent), CUUUWi supports a variety of subsea platforms, including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), seabed sensors, submarines, ships, and divers. Utilizing third-generation MASQ multichannel Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, the system ensures high reliability in communication, effectively mitigating multipath interference for robust underwater connectivity.
The NR-50 Navigation Radar for Submarines is a cutting-edge solution designed for seamless integration into both existing and new submarine platforms. This innovative radar features a customizable mast interface slot, eliminating the need for an in-hull passage that can compromise the submarine's structural integrity. Its robust, pressure-proof radome ensures protection against extreme environmental conditions, while the aplanar array antenna is specifically engineered for navigation and surface applications. With a lightweight design and compact dimensions, installation on submarine masts is straightforward. The NR-50 operates as a pulse-compressed X-band transceiver, allowing users to select transmission power from under 1 watt to 50 watts, enhancing operational flexibility. Additionally, L3Harris offers a Non Hull Penetrating Mast option for navigation radar antennas, available in both electrical and hydraulic actuation configurations.
The AGEOTEC ROV series by L3Harris offers a comprehensive range of Remotely Operated Vehicles designed for coastal and offshore surveying and construction. With over 20 years of industry experience, these ROVs are engineered to meet the real needs of professionals, featuring a modular design that allows for high customization. The vehicles boast compact dimensions and advanced control software, ensuring ease of handling even in challenging environments. They utilize wide-band optical fiber connections for high-speed data transmission, facilitating simultaneous communication of multiple information sets between the ROV and the surface. With a focus on reduced maintenance downtime and readily available spare parts, the AGEOTEC ROV series provides exceptional value and reliability across various applications, from the agile Observer Class to the robust Light Work Class models.
The C-Cat 3 ASV is a versatile autonomous surface vehicle designed for operations in shallow waters and challenging environments, making it ideal for tasks such as hydrographic surveys, above-water mapping, and UUV locating and tracking. With a shallow draft and excellent maneuverability, it can operate independently or complement manned vessels, performing a full day's operations on a single battery charge. The vehicle features the ASView autonomous control system, allowing for manual control or pre-programmed route navigation via an intuitive PC-based interface. Equipped with multiple sensor options and safety functions like an emergency-stop system, the C-Cat 3 ensures reliable performance even in reduced visibility conditions. Its quick mobilization capabilities and robust design have made it a trusted choice for various marine applications worldwide.
The C-Target 6 ASV is a highly survivable unmanned surface vehicle designed for versatile operations, featuring a durable aluminum hull for easy repair. It is controlled using the advanced ASView-T Control System, allowing it to operate individually or in swarms, with the capability to command multiple target vessels over a single radio network. Safety is prioritized with built-in features such as an emergency-stop button and a safe mode for loss of communication. Equipped with a UHF point-to-multipoint radio system, operators can manually teleoperate the vehicle or plan missions via a user-friendly touchscreen interface, complete with video feedback and joystick controls, making it ideal for various naval applications.