Autonomous solar USV with an automated launch and recovery system for UAV: State of the art and Design

Abstract

This paper aims to briefly summarize and outline the modern state of USVs (Unmanned Surface Vehicles) and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) technologies performing tasks in a cooperative way, and a proposed solution of a solar USV concept design, to satisfy the primary goal for creating a long-lasting mobile autonomous launch-and-recovery system for UAV, autonomous batteries charging and missions planning. This includes as well, a related problematic, and reasons that motivate the research, a comparison between recent existing systems and conceptual design. The results of a proposed solution and conceptual design are summarized with reference to the project's goals, while future works involved within the project are also discussed.