METHOD OF PROTECTION OF WATER AREA AGAINST UNDERWATER DIVERSION FORCES AND DEVICE FOR REALIZATION OF THIS METHOD Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC B63G8/00 

FIELD: sonar inspection of underwater medium and bottom by means of unmanned underwater vehicle running over preset trajectory.

SUBSTANCE: when diversion forces are detected vehicle makes approach with object, performs TV survey, sends message to external control station, tracks object maintaining sonar contact with it, uses arms on command from external control station and inspects effective area. Device proposed for realization of this method includes autonomous underwater vehicle of torpedo-like construction which is equipped with control, navigation, communication, detection, classification and destruction means. Communication facilities include radio set and sonar communication equipment. Small-sized torpedoes secured on the outside of pressure hull by means of locks and automatic underwater fire mounts extending from trunks are used as destruction means. When not in use, mounts are brought to initial position.

EFFECT: enhanced safety of water area.

8 cl, 2 dwg