Sea Power, February 1st, 2006
Small and autonomous, new underwater vehicles will enable the Navy to forecast ocean conditions, help pinpoint quiet diesel subs
Pilotless Problem Solvers
To address ongoing concerns with underwater and sea-based operations, the Navy is supporting research on glider concepts for both deep-ocean and aerial missions.
* Long-endurance undersea gliders could be used to gather critical data and perform "sentry" operations in littoral areas.
* Sea-launched aerial gliders with a 50-mile range are being studied as logistics support vehicles to deliver equipment and supplies.
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