The present invention relates to a method for reconstructing an image of a scene using an antenna system and comprising, for each pixel of the image: a. receiving samples of wide-band time-domain signals backscattered by reflectors of the scene; b. for each direction among a plurality of directions, determining, based on the received samples, new samples of a new time-domain signal associated with said each direction, respectively, each new signal corresponding to a wide-band plane wave in said each direction, respectively; c. for each direction among the plurality of directions, selecting, from the new samples of the respective new time-domain signal, samples corresponding to a there-and-back path time of said new signal from an origin of the image to said each pixel; and d. determining a light intensity of said each pixel based on delayed samples.
G01S 15/89 - Systèmes sonar, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation
G01S 13/90 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou la représentation utilisant des techniques d'antenne synthétique
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND LOCATING UNDERWATER OBJECTS
The present invention relates to an underwater vehicle provided with a sonar for detecting underwater objects, the sonar being a sonar with an elevation angular coverage of between 45 and 240 degrees, which sonar is oriented towards the surface when the underwater vehicle is in the phase of detecting an underwater object, and a bearing angular coverage of less than 10 degrees to obtain measurements in a plane, wherein all of the measurements in a plane are obtained in one transmitting/receiving cycle, the sonar enabling submerged objects located at a depth less than that of the underwater vehicle to be detected.
The invention relates to a recovery and/or launch system (100) for marine or submarine craft, in particular autonomous, semi-autonomous or towed craft, from a vessel, comprising an at least partially submersible receiving device (190) provided with a movable accommodating member (130) which has a main wall (135) defining an accommodating space, characterised in that the recovery and/or launch system (100) further comprises a control and monitoring unit (190) configured to place the accommodating member (130) in a determined position according to at least one said craft (200a, 200b) to be recovered, and in that the accommodating member (130) is configured to directly or indirectly substantially hold opposite its accommodating space the at least one said craft (200a, 200b) in the determined position of the accommodating member (130) in which its main wall (135) has a determined general orientation.
The invention relates to a device (3) for receiving a marine or sub-marine vehicle from a ship, comprising a receiving member (23) against which a front portion of the marine or sub-marine vehicle is configured to bear, the device being characterised in that the receiving member has an overall funnel-shaped main wall (30) defining a receiving space (31), at least one first recess (34) provided in the main wall inside the receiving space and configured to receive a protrusion provided on the front portion of the marine or sub-marine vehicle, and at least one locking member (40) that can move between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the locking member projects into the receiving space and is configured to lock the front portion of the marine or sub-marine vehicle in position in the receiving space.
The invention relates to an autonomous underwater vehicle (1, 30, 50, 80), which comprises a hull (3, 40, 60, 86) extending along a longitudinal main axis (5, 38, 58, 99), and at least one vehicle uprighting device configured to alter a trim angle of the vehicle (1, 30, 50, 80) between a nominal horizontal position of the vehicle and a vertical position of the vehicle, characterised in that the vehicle uprighting device comprises one or more arms (24, 26, 32, 52, 62, 92) mounted on the hull (3, 40, 60, 86) by a proximal end (24a, 26a) and rotatably hinged to the hull (3, 40, 60, 86), and comprising a float (28, 29, 34, 54, 64, 90) at a distal free end (24b, 26b).
A system for the recovery of a surface marine craft by a carrier ship includes a lifting device with which the carrier ship is intended to be equipped and which includes a lifting unit of the davit type, equipped with a lifting cable including, at one end, a connection interface, a pole bearing a guide cable, an anchor connected to one end of the guide cable, the connection interface for the lifting cable being coupled removably to the anchor, and a hauling cable. The system also includes a receiving device with which the marine craft is intended to be equipped, the receiving device including a forward module.
B63B 27/36 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers pour les cargaisons flottantes
B63B 21/58 - Adaptation des crocs au remorquageMontage des crocs de remorque
B63B 23/60 - Connexions additionnelles entre embarcation et bossoirs
B63B 27/16 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des ascenseurs ou appareils de levage
B66C 13/02 - Dispositifs pour faciliter le repêchage d'objets flottants, p. ex. pour récupérer des embarcations à l'eau
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SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING A SURFACE MARINE CRAFT FROM A CARRIER SHIP
The invention relates to a system for the recovery of a surface marine craft (4) by a carrier ship (1). The system comprises a lifting device with which the carrier ship (1) is intended to be equipped and which comprises a lifting means of the davit type (5), equipped with a lifting cable (7) comprising, at one end, a connection interface, a pole (9) bearing a guide cable (10), an anchor (11) connected to one end of the guide cable (10), the connection interface for the lifting cable (7) being coupled removably to the anchor (11), and a hauling cable (12). The system also comprises a receiving device with which the marine craft (4) is intended to be equipped, the receiving device comprising a forward module (13), intended to be fitted to the bow of the marine craft (4) and configured to receive the guide cable (10) and the lifting cable (7) and comprising a receiving housing able to receive the anchor (11), the fixing of the anchor (11) forward module (13) bringing about the fixing of the connection interface for the lifting cable (7) to a handle connected removably to the forward module (13), and a lifting support configured to accept and immobilize the handle (21).
B63B 23/48 - Emploi de treuils pour la manœuvre des embarcations
B63B 23/60 - Connexions additionnelles entre embarcation et bossoirs
B63B 27/16 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des ascenseurs ou appareils de levage
B63B 27/36 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers pour les cargaisons flottantes
8.
SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING A SURFACE MARINE CRAFT FROM A CARRIER SHIP
The invention relates to a system for the recovery of a surface marine craft (4) by a carrier ship (1). The system comprises a lifting device with which the carrier ship (1) is intended to be equipped and which comprises a lifting means of the davit type (5), equipped with a lifting cable (7) comprising, at one end, a connection interface, a pole (9) bearing a guide cable (10), an anchor (11) connected to one end of the guide cable (10), the connection interface for the lifting cable (7) being coupled removably to the anchor (11), and a hauling cable (12). The system also comprises a receiving device with which the marine craft (4) is intended to be equipped, the receiving device comprising a forward module (13), intended to be fitted to the bow of the marine craft (4) and configured to receive the guide cable (10) and the lifting cable (7) and comprising a receiving housing able to receive the anchor (11), the fixing of the anchor (11) forward module (13) bringing about the fixing of the connection interface for the lifting cable (7) to a handle connected removably to the forward module (13), and a lifting support configured to accept and immobilize the handle (21).
B63B 23/48 - Emploi de treuils pour la manœuvre des embarcations
B63B 27/36 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers pour les cargaisons flottantes
B63B 23/60 - Connexions additionnelles entre embarcation et bossoirs
B63B 27/16 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des ascenseurs ou appareils de levage
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Device and system for detecting a signal for locating an underwater source
A device (10) for detecting a signal of interest in order to locate an underwater source of the signal. The device includes a receiver (13) configured to detect the signal of interest, an actuator (14) configured to allow at least a portion of the detection device (10) to move towards a zone indicating a result of detection of the signal of interest in response to the receiver being operated, and an emitter (15) configured to indicate the result of detection of the signal of interest.
B63C 7/26 - Moyens pour marquer l'emplacement d'objets immergés, p. ex. de navires coulés
G01S 5/18 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
G01S 5/00 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance
G01S 5/26 - Position d'un récepteur obtenue par coordination de plusieurs lignes de position définies par des mesures de différence de parcours
10.
SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO A CAPTIVE REMOTE-OPERATED DEVICE
The invention relates to a system for supplying power to a captive remote-operated device (10), including an electrical power source (21) that is configured to deliver electrical power, and an electric cable (20) that is electrically connected to said electrical power source and configured to convey said electrical power to said captive remote-operated device in order to supply power to at least one rotary electric machine and/or system elements incorporated within said captive remote-operated device; characterized in that said electrical power source is configured to deliver a three-phase AC high voltage, said electric cable is configured to convey said three-phase AC high voltage and said system additionally includes a power management and conversion unit that is incorporated within said captive remote-operated device and configured to rectify said three-phase AC high voltage received to a DC high voltage and to decrease said DC high voltage to a DC low voltage.
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64F 3/02 - Installations au sol spécialement adaptées aux aéronefs captifs avec dispositifs permettant de fournir à l'aéronef une alimentation électrique pendant le vol
11.
DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A SIGNAL FOR LOCATING AN UNDERWATER SOURCE
The invention concerns a device (10) for detecting a signal of interest in order to locate an underwater source of the signal. The device comprises a receiver (13) configured to detect the signal of interest, an actuator (14) configured to allow at least a portion of the detection device (10) to move towards a zone indicating a result of detection of the signal of interest in response to the receiver being operated, and an emitter (15) configured to indicate the result of detection of the signal of interest.
G01S 5/00 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance
12.
DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A SIGNAL FOR LOCATING AN UNDERWATER SOURCE
The invention concerns a device (10) for detecting a signal of interest in order to locate an underwater source of the signal. The device comprises a receiver (13) configured to detect the signal of interest, an actuator (14) configured to allow at least a portion of the detection device (10) to move towards a zone indicating a result of detection of the signal of interest in response to the receiver being operated, and an emitter (15) configured to indicate the result of detection of the signal of interest.
G01S 5/00 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance
13.
MARINE OR SUBMARINE CRAFT AND ASSOCIATED MOORING METHOD
A marine or submarine craft intended to be secured to a recovery cable by one end (2b) provided with a cuff (7), comprising means (8) for the contact-free detection of the cable (2) capable of guiding the craft (1) towards the cable (2) and means (7) for gripping the cable (2) comprising at least one locking ring (12a, 12b) located on the marine craft (1) and having an opening (13a, 13b) for the passage of the cable closed by a snap hook and at least one clamp (lla, llb) mobile in rotation between a closed gripping position in which the clamp (lla, llb) cooperates with a locking ring (12a, 12b) in order to leave a space (E) for the passage of the cable (2) and an open position moving away from the outer surface (3d) of the craft (1). At least one sling (18a, 18b) is attached to the craft and is linked to the locking ring (12a, 12b). The locking ring is capable of dislodging from the housing of same on the craft (1) when the cuff (7) comes into abutment against the locking ring (12a, 12b).
B63B 21/66 - Équipements spécialement adaptés au remorquage sous l'eau des objets ou des navires, p. ex. carénages hydrodynamiques pour câbles de remorquage
B63C 7/16 - Appareillage à attaque directe des navires ou objets
B63G 8/00 - Navires submersibles, p. ex. sous-marins
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MARINE OR SUBMARINE CRAFT AND ASSOCIATED MOORING METHOD
A marine or submarine craft intended to be secured to a recovery cable by one end (2b) provided with a cuff (7), comprising means (8) for the contact-free detection of the cable (2) capable of guiding the craft (1) towards the cable (2) and means (7) for gripping the cable (2) comprising at least one locking ring (12a, 12b) located on the marine craft (1) and having an opening (13a, 13b) for the passage of the cable closed by a snap hook and at least one clamp (lla, llb) mobile in rotation between a closed gripping position in which the clamp (lla, llb) cooperates with a locking ring (12a, 12b) in order to leave a space (E) for the passage of the cable (2) and an open position moving away from the outer surface (3d) of the craft (1). At least one sling (18a, 18b) is attached to the craft and is linked to the locking ring (12a, 12b). The locking ring is capable of dislodging from the housing of same on the craft (1) when the cuff (7) comes into abutment against the locking ring (12a, 12b).
B63B 21/58 - Adaptation des crocs au remorquageMontage des crocs de remorque
B63B 21/66 - Équipements spécialement adaptés au remorquage sous l'eau des objets ou des navires, p. ex. carénages hydrodynamiques pour câbles de remorquage
B63B 27/18 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des câbles supports, p. ex. avec bouées-culottes
B63C 11/42 - Chambres de plongée reliées mécaniquement à une base, p. ex. par un câble du type fermé avec commande indépendante de propulsion ou de direction
B63G 8/00 - Navires submersibles, p. ex. sous-marins
Sonar intended to be carried by a naval vehicle including at least one element for transmitting an acoustic signal, at least one element for receiving the acoustic signal transmitted and reflected on the sea bed, and at least two phase centres (PC1, PC2) that are disposed along a first and a second axis (v1, v2), respectively, forming an interferometric antenna. The sonar includes elements for determining the speed of movement of the vehicle as a function of the computed value of the relative trim angle (ß) formed between a straight line (d1) that is perpendicular to the axes (v1, v2) of the phase centres and a straight line (d2) that is perpendicular to the sea bed (F) and of the value determined for the angle of sight.
G01S 15/60 - Systèmes de détermination de la trajectoire ou de la vitesseSystèmes de détermination du sens d'un mouvement dans lesquels l'émetteur et le récepteur sont montés sur l'objet mobile, p. ex. pour déterminer la vitesse par rapport au sol, l'angle de dérive, le trajet au sol
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Method and sonar device for determining the speed of movement of a naval vehicle in relation to the sea bed
G01S 15/00 - Systèmes utilisant la réflexion ou la reradiation d'ondes acoustiques, p. ex. systèmes sonar
G01S 15/60 - Systèmes de détermination de la trajectoire ou de la vitesseSystèmes de détermination du sens d'un mouvement dans lesquels l'émetteur et le récepteur sont montés sur l'objet mobile, p. ex. pour déterminer la vitesse par rapport au sol, l'angle de dérive, le trajet au sol
G01S 15/58 - Systèmes de détermination de la trajectoire ou de la vitesseSystèmes de détermination du sens d'un mouvement
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Marine or underwater vehicle and associated securing method
B63B 21/58 - Adaptation des crocs au remorquageMontage des crocs de remorque
B63B 21/66 - Équipements spécialement adaptés au remorquage sous l'eau des objets ou des navires, p. ex. carénages hydrodynamiques pour câbles de remorquage
B63B 27/18 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des câbles supports, p. ex. avec bouées-culottes
B63C 11/42 - Chambres de plongée reliées mécaniquement à une base, p. ex. par un câble du type fermé avec commande indépendante de propulsion ou de direction
Marine or submarine device designed to be moored to a recovery cable including non-contact means (6) to detect the recovery cable (2) capable of guiding the device (1) towards the cable (2) and the means to hook (7) the cable (2) located at one extremity (3b) of the device (1).
B63B 21/58 - Adaptation des crocs au remorquageMontage des crocs de remorque
B63B 21/66 - Équipements spécialement adaptés au remorquage sous l'eau des objets ou des navires, p. ex. carénages hydrodynamiques pour câbles de remorquage
B63B 35/40 - Embarcations ou structures flottantes similaires spécialement adaptées à des finalités spécifiques et non prévues ailleurs pour transport d'embarcations
B63C 7/16 - Appareillage à attaque directe des navires ou objets
A flying vehicle is provided that comprises first and second rotors respectively mounted in rotation about first and second rotation axes, the first rotor including a first group of blades extending in a first blade plane and the second rotor including a second group of blades extending in a second blade plane, each of the first and second rotors being rotated by a driving means of the machine. The driving means includes at least one engine arranged between said rotors and between said first and second blade planes.
A device for destroying subsea objects comprising a first part 2 provided with propulsive units, a second part 4 which can pivot relative to the first part on an axis, so that the device can approach a subsea object from different directions, and a fairing 3 protecting the second part 4.
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