Modulina™ is a commercial open-architecture design of physical linear plug-and-play modules for in-the-field assembly into cylindrical vehicles. Let’s break down the terminology:
commercial: The intellectual property is for-profit licensed to customers.
open-architecture: Defined, published and fully documented standards on interfaces, protocols, and specifications, allowing different components or modules to work together seamlessly, regardless of their origin or manufacturer.
physical linear modules: Parts that are arranged on top of each other, fastened and connected such they they stack together into a single file – allowing for adding, removing, swapping and upgrading modules.
plug-and-play: Assembly of modules, working perfectly without any further action, configuration or tweaking by the user.
in-the-field assembly: putting parts together during maneuvers—whether conducting research in the field or engaging in combat—as opposed to a centralized manufacturing facility. In a military context, such ordnances are categorized as “MAST” (munitions assemblĂ©es sur le terrain).
cylindrical vehicles: A vehicle in the shape of a hollow tube – whether airborne (amateur rocket, missile, guided bombs, etc.) or submerged (glider, underwater autonomous research vessel, torpedo, etc.)