Area	Mare Ligure
Application:	AUVs Military Value
Mission Partner:	NATO Undersea Research Center (NURC)

The Mx3-trials took place in November 2005 at NURC, La Spezia. 

Aim:
The overall objective of the trials was to assess the military value of the high-performance AUVs. 
Results:  The trials proved well, that missions could be started at a shore station or from a mission support vessel for operations in waters off the coast.
Definitely a contribution to enhance >Maritime Security< in littoral waters and ports.

 

NURC Trials Summary

No. of SeaOtter missions:	19
Total mission time:	21 hrs  8 min
Travelled distance:	123.4 km
Availability:	95.5 %