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Develop an autonomous hydrographic survey capability on an unmanned surface vessel (USV) surrogate that provides an on-water asset for further autonomous testing, experimentation and concept of operat... Develop an autonomous hydrographic survey capability on an unmanned surface vessel (USV) surrogate that provides an on-water asset for further autonomous testing, experimentation and concept of operations (CONOPS) development for an open ocean hydrographic USV capability. The system will be delivered to and operated by the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), under the cognizance of Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC). The work includes improvements to software and/or vehicles to make CNMOC’s hydrographic surveys more autonomous through integration with the ISS-60 survey system with various manned and unmanned vessels. This contributes toward improving the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s stature as a center of excellence for advancing Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) development as outlined in the Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act of 2018 (CENOTE 2018), P.L. 115-394. This project is envisioned as a cost plus fixed fee award of BA-4 (Demonstration and Validation) funds with a two-year period of performance.