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About the MSCA
Our defence clients want to assure themselves that submarines are safe, affordable and effective. They test these issues during design, build and in service. However, submarines are built in small numbers, and the UK Ministry of Defence wanted to assure itself that it could retain its capability to provide the assurance needed. MoD asked QinetiQ to commit to providing the following capabilities until at least 2023:
- Submarine Hydromechanics
- Maritime Life Support
- Submarine Structures and Survivability
QinetiQ has been providing these capabilities, securely and confidently, for many years and has agreed to continue under the Maritime Strategic Capabilities Agreement.
Recently, QinetiQ's hydromechanics facilities and analysts investigated contingency towing options for HMS SUPERB following an incident. HMS SUPERB was able to safely return to the UK without a tow but the investigations ensured that the MoD was fully informed of the benefits and consequences of the options.
Ensuring safety for the new Royal Navy Clearance Divers’ Life Support Equipment, our Life Support capability is being used for manned and un-manned trials, expert advice and support. Supporting introduction of ASTUTE, we have conducted an escape system air flow trial and are modelling escape system performance. Our Hyperbaric Medicine Unit treats RN submarine escape trainees and divers and provides Medical Officer training.
MOD has reduced hull surveys on a submarine class, saving millions of pounds, using recommendations we were able to make by comparing analysis of operational loads with detailed understanding of the structure’s ability to sustain defects.
Providing this type of positive and valuable service in the future depends on state of the art knowledge and experimental assets. We will be investing in expertise and facilities for all of these capabilities.
If you want to improve submarine safety, performance or affordability, please contact us.
Ensuring safety for the new Royal Navy Clearance Divers’ Life Support Equipment, our Life Support capability is being used for manned and un-manned trials, expert advice and support. Supporting introduction of ASTUTE, we have conducted an escape system air flow trial and are modelling escape system performance. Our Hyperbaric Medicine Unit treats RN submarine escape trainees and divers and provides Medical Officer training.
MOD has reduced hull surveys on a submarine class, saving millions of pounds, using recommendations we were able to make by comparing analysis of operational loads with detailed understanding of the structure’s ability to sustain defects.
Providing this type of positive and valuable service in the future depends on state of the art knowledge and experimental assets. We will be investing in expertise and facilities for all of these capabilities.
If you want to improve submarine safety, performance or affordability, please contact us.
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