DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NORTHRUP GRUMMAN'S UNDERWATER WONDER Source: Northrup Grumman & Stock Have you ever seen the aerodynamic eloquence of a Manta Ray swim? I have and the dynamics are incredible. Now, aerospace & defense giant Northrup Grumman has created an underwater, self-driving vehicle based on the Manta Ray. Here's what you need to know: The new finished prototype is called the Manta Ray It's a large, autonomous glider drone Operates long duration, long range, deep dive, autonomously No need of human logistics or any human on board Capable of payload undersea missions Totally unmanned Built through DARPA, the US Defense Dept.'s Advanced Research Projects Agency Has key technologies for long duration, long range, deep dive payloads as a new class of UUVs (uncrewed, underwater vehicles) Could become a critical component of subsea