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Handling Systems
•X-Y-Z Overhead Hoist Array and Deck-rail Storage System
–Longitudinal overhead monorail along centerline
–Transverse overhead rail pairs
–Reconfigurable two tier shelves anchored into deck rails provide secure stowage
–Port and Starboard amidships rail extensions provide over the side lift capabilities
–Amidships ramp cradle handles up to Large UUV’s
–Stern ramp variable geometry cradle for larger capacity launch and recovery
SCOUVO NSWC Carderock Innovation Center
Our handling system combines overhead and deck mounted rails.  A single monorail accomplishes longitudinal moves along the centerline, with transverse rail pairs allowing shuttling to the outboards.

The following slide is an animation demonstrating our launch, deployment, and recovery operations.