PORT CANAVERAL, Fl.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ABS heeft een joint development project (JDP) getekend met SpaceX om de op afstand bestuurde functies van autonome raketherstel-droneschepen die worden gebruikt voor het herstel van raketten op zee te herzien.

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De drone ships voor raketherstel zijn aangepast met een uitgebreid dek om het landingsplatform te vergroten, vier stuwmotoren voor voortstuwing en om op het station te blijven, en explosieafscherming om elektrische en motorapparatuur aan dek te beschermen. De drone ships zijn volledig onbemand tijdens landingen, met een robot aan boord om de raketbooster aan het drone ship te bevestigen voordat het schip terugkeert naar de haven.

ABS and SpaceX Sign JDP on Remotely Controlled Rocket Recovery Droneships

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ABS has signed a joint development project (JDP) with SpaceX to review the remotely controlled functions of autonomous rocket recovery droneships used for booster rocket recovery at sea.

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A SpaceX rocket recovery droneship, which will have its autonomous functions evaluated by ABS. Image courtesy of SpaceX

The rocket recovery droneships are modified to include an expanded deck to increase the size of the landing platform, four thruster engines for propulsion and to hold on station, and blast shielding to protect electrical and engine equipment on deck. The droneships are entirely unmanned during landings, with a robot deployed on board to secure the rocket booster to the droneship before the vessel returns to port.

The project will review the design of one of SpaceX’s three rocket recovery droneships for compliance with the ABS Guide for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions. Due to the unique and challenging operating requirements, ABS will apply a risk-based approach to the evaluation of the autonomous functions.

“Through our work on autonomous and remote-control technologies in projects with leading partners all over the world, ABS has been leading the way in supporting its practical application at sea. This makes us ideally placed to work with SpaceX on its unique and exciting project. We are proud that our capabilities in this area have been recognized by a true pioneer such as SpaceX,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Engineering and Technology.

ABS is a world leader in supporting the development of autonomous and remote-control functions at sea. A remotely operated harbor tug developed by Keppel Offshore & Marine was the first in the world to receive the ABS REMOTE-CON Notation in October 2021.

A copy of the ABS Guide for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions can be downloaded here.

About ABS

ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design and construction. Focused on safe and practical application of advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with industry and clients to develop accurate and cost-effective compliance, optimized performance and operational efficiency for marine and offshore assets.

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