Richard A. Diorio - Crofton MD, US Christopher R. Walter - Parkville MD, US Ryan J. Tintner - Baltimore MD, US
Assignee:
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
B63G 8/00
US Classification:
114312
Abstract:
An encapsulated module () for an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) (V) is formed with an operational component () and encapsulating material (). The encapsulant () forms a rigid capsule surrounding the operational component (). The capsule () has a least one exterior surface () that assists in forming the exterior surface () of the UUV (V) when the capsule () is combined into the UUV (V).