SubSeaSail Equipment
HORUS
Wind- and solar-powered semi-submersible autonomous vessel for persistent maritime ISR and ocean sensing, with 1–6+ months endurance and 100 m dive capability.
Description
HORUS is a 100% wind- and solar-powered sailing AUSV at TRL 7–8. Its patented hull rides below the waterline to cut drag, wake and signature, with a solar wingsail above. A single electro-mechanical servo sets the wing for every wind condition, with no lines or pulleys, and a back-up thruster covers launch, recovery, transit and no-wind station keeping. HORUS can submerge to 100 m to avoid weather or detection and drift underwater for up to 10 days, depending on usage.
Key features
- AIS receiver
- Masthead unit with anemometer, 1080p camera, navigation lights and lightning detection
- METOC sensors and a dry lower payload bay
- Web GUI with an integration API
- Satellite, LTE and mesh radio (Doodle, Silvus)
- High-visibility orange configuration for offshore energy
Applications
ASW, C4ISR, communications gateway, EEZ and MPA protection, METOC, minelaying watch and offshore energy monitoring.
Specifications
| Height | ≈353 cm (139 in) total: 206 cm above, 147 cm below waterline |
|---|---|
| Length × width | ≈180 cm (71 in) × 33 cm (13 in) |
| Mass | ≈64 kg (141 lb) |
| Endurance | 1–6+ months |
| Diving depth | 100 m maximum continuous |
| Wind (primary) | 2–20 kn for normal operations |
| Typical sailing speed | 0.5–3.0 kn |
| Max speed, sailing with thruster | 4–6 kn |
| LiFePO4 battery bank | ≈1,250 Wh usable, 24 VDC |
| Solar wing | Standard ≈100 W peak; high-capacity ≈130 W peak |
| Battery-only operation | Up to 11 days without solar charging |
| Station keeping | 30 m radius |
| Peak payload power | 150 W total: 100 W lower, 50 W upper compartment |
| Payload bay | 10 in × 3.25 in |
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