The OR-CA propulsion system is uniquely designed to harness the natural orbital motion of water particles associated with ocean wave propagation. Specialised components, 'propulsion blades' capture energy from the circular water streams beneath passing waves, efficiently converting this kinetic energy into forward propulsion.
Modularity
Featuring a modular, highly maneuverable design, OR-CA substantially exceeds payload and towing capacities of traditional wave-powered USVs, positioning it uniquely for complex tasks requiring dynamic positioning, long endurance, and operational versatility.
Manueverability
OR-CA achieves exceptional agility and precise station-keeping capabilities through discrete management of its propulsion modules, supporting rapid reversals of direction via double acting propulsion blades.
The OR-CA 21m platform
four Propulsion Modules
and one Steering Module.
Propulsion Blades, showing double acting end -stop controls
Steering Module capable of directional
control even during position holding.