autonomous operation

autonomous operation

In air defense, the mode of operation assumed by a unit after it has lost all communications with higher echelons. The unit commander assumes full responsibility for control of weapons and engagement of hostile targets.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Own gas turbine power plants with a total capacity of more than 90 MW and 615 km of high-voltage power lines ensure the autonomous operation of the oil field.
After the pilot phase, additional routes will be established to showcase Albemarle County development initiatives such as connector services for satellite parking, and connections with JAUNT's commuter shuttles, also targeted for autonomous operation with TONY technology.
Vard plans to deliver the Yara Birkeland in early 2020, and the 120 TEU open-top containership will gradually shift from manned operation to fully autonomous operation by 2022.
As of November 30, the start-up had seven vehicles licensed for autonomous operation in California.
"Nissan Intelligent Mobility is Nissan's commitment to changing the way people and cars communicate, as well as how cars interact with society in the near future and beyond." At the core of the Nissan IMx Kuro's technological features is a future version of ProPilot that offers fully autonomous operation. When ProPilot drive mode is selected, the system stows the steering wheel inside the dashboard and reclines all seats, giving the driver more space and allowing the vehicle's occupants to relax and enjoy their commute.
Caterpillar and mining giant Rio Tinto have signed an agreement for retrofitting 19 Cat 793F mining dumper trucks for autonomous operation at the Marandoo iron ore mine in Western Australia.
One Network was recognized for delivering significant value with its control tower solution due to the data sharing and collaboration that come standard in its multi-enterprise network and for its autonomous operation capabilities that allow customers to focus on strategic objectives and other value-added tasks rather than addressing issues within the supply chain.
CAVStar outputs control data to the vehicle level controller that drives the steering, braking and propulsion systems of the vehicle to enable safe autonomous operation.
With the addition of the TRS to Vecna Robotics' full-spectrum lineup of autonomous pallet, case and piece-handling equipment, we can offer full dock-to-dock autonomous operation in a warehouse without requiring any special infrastructure."
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