SECURING MARITIME AUTONOMY
Advanced Autonomous Solutions
for Defence, Security, Shipping, Surveying, Oil & Gas and Environmental Operations
COMMAND + CONTROL
AUTONOMY LEVELS
SECURITY + ENCRYPTION
ADDITIONAL PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
COMMAND + CONTROL
Control items
Monitored items
Engine control
Throttle + Steering
Lighting control
Engine/motor data
Electrical systems
GPS co-ordinates
Steering
Magnetic Compass Bearing
Throttle
Course over Ground
Gearbox
Speed over Ground
Electronic Control Modules health + Status
Electrical Systems Control
All system data & component status telemetry is relayed to the Ground Control Station via a high-power radio link and displayed on the main console display.
AUTONOMY LEVELS
The AS2 Systems C2 system is available in three levels of Autonomous Remote Control (ARC). In all three levels of ARC, the operator has a live video feed from the cameras on the vehicle. This can be a single PTZ camera or multiple fixed cameras, for situational awareness.
ARC Level 1
ARC Level 1 provides base levels of control & telemetry for the vehicle. It is intended for situations requiring human input with no autonomous features. ARC Level 1 is the foundation of all other features & functions present on the vehicle; it consists of the core elements required for platform control & remote operations.
ARC Level 2 – Smart Features
ARC Level 2 adds many additional features, including basic autonomy to the vessel.
ARC Level 3
AI and Autonomous decision making.
SECURITY + ENCRYPTION
Our C2 system incorporates SOC (System on a Chip) architecture, featuring our proprietary firmware. No third-party operating systems are employed (e.g. Windows, Linux etc.) giving us complete protection from ‘hacking’ attempts, computer viruses etc. Our custom software is ‘read protected.’ Any attempt to read/copy the software will erase the software. This presents our clients with peace of mind should the platform be lost or captured. Data is secure and the chipset is essentially useless.
Data Encryption
Data sent over the wireless radio can be encrypted directly by the radio (many radio manufacturers employ built in encryption) or encrypted in our custom software, before being passed to the radio. Industry leading encryption techniques, offer the highest level of security and is currently employed worldwide in the banking industry.
ADDITIONAL PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
At AS2 Systems, we strive to supply control systems with the most efficient architecture and operational functionality. While this often requires integration with 3rd party components, our preference is always to develop our own technology.
Examples of our ‘in house’ technologies include:
• GPS with RTK capability (centimetre accuracy is possible with RTK.)
• Magnetic compass (with pitch, roll and accelerometer output)
• Waypoint Navigation System (1000+Waypoints)
• Autopilot System
• PSK Encryption Software
While all of the above were designed to be an integral part of our proprietary C2 system, each can operate independently and can be quickly customised to interface with most 3rd party hardware & software protocols.
