Outpost
Scalable. Cost-Effective. Ready to Deploy

• Encrypted commercial satellite communications
• Advanced digital signal processing
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Towed Acoustic Sensors
Outpost® is a next-generation maritime surveillance system centered around a towed passive sonar array – a highly sensitive acoustic payload engineered to detect and track underwater threats with unmatched precision and persistence.
This sonar array is deployed by a rugged, autonomous, unmanned surface vessel (USV) that enables long-duration missions with low power consumption, edge processing, and secure, real-time communications. The USV is the enabler – designed to carry, power, and position the sonar array for maximum effectiveness.
The Outpost Acoustic Intelligence Payload is the differentiator – enabling Maritime Domain Awareness at range and scale.
Solutions to Maritime Situations
Coastal, Port, and Waterway Security
Critical Infrastructure, Commerce & Interagency Maritime Security
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Sovereignty Protection, Maritime Awareness & Asymmetric Threat Detection
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Blue-Water, Deepwater, and Expeditionary Maritime Operations
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Mike Varney
President of Products & Engineering
What type of operating architecture does the system support?
Outpost is a fleet-ready architecture that is deployed in groups for resilient coverage.
How does Outpost operate?
Outpost is designed for low power consumption. It’s able to operate using low SWaP (size, weight, and power) components and energy harvesting.
How Long Can Outpost Remain Deployed?
Outpost can operate continuously for 3-6 months without maintenance.
Can Outpost be tailored to specific deployment areas or threats?
Yes. ThayerMahan offers modeling and CONOPS development to optimize deployment for specific geographies and acoustic targets.
Is Outpost authorized for classified data?
Outpost supports secure data transmission and can be integrated into ATO workflows for classified operations.
Can Outpost Process Data Offshore?
Outpost is capable of edge-processing, real-time acoustic signal processing, and automated data selection onboard.