Charles River Analytics
MARINE SYSTEMS
Marine Testing Services
Our Marine Systems Test Facility is located on Block Island Sound in Wakefield, Rhode Island. It provides, year-round access to littoral testing waters in the Point Judith Harbor of Refuge, Narragansett Bay, Block Island Sound, and beyond. Testing services include assembly, transport, deployment, operation, evaluation, and maintenance of marine systems, including:
- Unmanned underwater vehicles (3′ to 30′ UUVs)
- Ruggedized sensors
- Moored systems
- Surface platforms and vessels
- Custom and complex underwater devices
On-water testing is supported by our onsite engineers, who are experienced designers and developers of marine systems. Testing is conducted with special-purpose research vessels. All vessels are captained by licensed mariners. Our maritime testing facility includes a design office for engineering services and a 4,000 sqft high-bay warehouse for fabrication, assembly, and secure storage. The facility is on the grounds of Point View Marina, which provides dockage for vessels up to 100 feet in length and hauling for vessels up to 70 tons, with 24 feet of beam.
11 Sherman Rd, Wakefield RI 02879
Mr. Jeff Prisco
Director of Hardware Engineering
401-795-5003
Mr. Jay Everson
Marine Operations Manager
401-795-5001
Engineering and Prototype Development
Engineering Services
Charles River’s Physical Systems Group includes system, software, electrical, mechanical, and ocean engineers who focus on research and development of hardware prototypes for intelligent systems. The team specializes in designing systems for marine, naval, and maritime applications. We are experienced developers of hardware systems that include:
- Unmanned vehicle communication, navigation, and control systems
- Ruggedized and waterproof electronic systems
- Depth-rated and pressure-tolerant housings
- Underwater vehicle electrical and mechanical systems
- UUV launch and recovery vessels and devices
- Sensor and scientific testing rigs
