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Abstract

A sea-surface vessel configured to operate in an autonomous mode and to implement autonomous operation of one or more undersea autonomous vehicles is described herein. The sea-surface vehicle comprising a first control system on board the sea-surface vessel for implementing autonomous control of the sea-surface vessel, wherein the autonomous mode of operation includes a remotely controlled mode of operation of the sea-surface vessel, a first communications system for sending data and receiving data between an autonomous undersea vehicle and the sea surface vessel, a second control system for controlling the autonomous undersea vehicle by using information transmitted from the first communications system, the information including a command for activation of at least one pre-programmed maneuver for the autonomous undersea vehicle, a navigation system on board the sea-surface vessel for locating the sea-surface vessel and for providing the location information to the first control system, a thrust system for controlling sea-surface vessel speed and direction according to control instructions from the first control system and a second communications system on board the sea-surface vessel for exchanging information with a remote management system, wherein the remote management system sends information for activating at least one autonomous pre-programmed maneuver of the sea-surface vehicle and the remote management system receives information from the sea-surface vessel, including data from the undersea vehicle.

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