Technical Subsystems

Subsystems

USN Kongsberg
Mechanical
Core
Electrical
Core
Sensors
Suite
Autonomy
Stack

Subsystem Map

Mechanics and hull

Mechanics

Hull, mounting points, service access, and physical integration — designed to be easy to work on during testing.
Power and electrical systems

Power & Electrical

Battery, distribution, protection, and monitoring — focused on stable power and fast troubleshooting.
Sensors and navigation

Sensors

Navigation and situational awareness (GNSS/IMU + additional sensors), calibration, and reliable data collection.

Software & Operations

Team and software development

Autonomy & Control

Planning and control with clear state machines and safe fallbacks. Logging + replay support fast iteration.
Communications and safety

Comms & Safety

Telemetry, operator link, E-stop, and fail-safe modes — enabling safe testing and controlled behavior.
Integration and checklists

Integration

Checklists, a known-good baseline, wiring sanity checks, and system tests — before going on the water.

Interfaces (Quick View)

Great systems are often defined by their interfaces. Here is a quick overview of common links between modules.

Data

  • Sensor data → compute/autonomy
  • State estimate → planner/controller
  • Logs/telemetry → ground station

Power & safety

  • Battery → distribution → loads
  • E-stop/safety logic → propulsion inhibit
  • Monitoring → fail-safe actions
Design process Vehicle overview