Market-Leading Platform Management Solutions for Submarines and UUVs

Stirling is the first choice supplier of steering and diving control systems for many of the world’s shipbuilders and Navies, and we play a key role in the retention of the UK’s onshore maritime capability.

Through close collaboration with major shipbuilders and integrators, Stirling Dynamics has developed a unique capability in the specification, design and realisation of submarine autopilots, hover systems, and Full Authority Submarine Control (FASC) systems, supported by advanced simulation and modelling capabilities.

The cross-fertilisation of multi-disciplinary design philosophies is core to Stirling Dynamics’ design solutions.  Lessons learned from involvement in military aircraft programmes have been applied to the submarine environment to help improve performance, reliability and safety.

	Submarine Autopilots Since the early nineties Stirling has supported the design and test of a wide number of submarines from the diesel electric boats, such as U214, to the UK’s Astute and Trafalgar Class boats.
	Hover Systems Control algorithms, system architecture, pipe & tank arrangements and performance prediction for optimised control in the most demanding of environments.
	Simulation and Modelling Strong dynamic simulation capabilities and extensive engineering experience  are combined to produce robust models of all aspects of equipment performance.
	Full Authority Submarine Control (FASC) Integrated controllers, haptic safety features and automated mode switching will give seamless control over the boat’s speed range for true carefree handling and improved safety awareness.

Please contact us at Stirling US or Stirling UK for more information on our Submarine Systems technology.