Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center
| Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center | |
|---|---|
| Andros, Bahamas | |
Aerial view in 1974 | |
AUTEC Insignia | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military base |
| Controlled by | United States Navy |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 24°42′20″N 77°46′9″W / 24.70556°N 77.76917°W |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1966–present |
The United States Navy's Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) is a laboratory that performs integrated three-dimensional hydrospace/aerospace trajectory measurements covering the entire spectrum of undersea simulated warfare – calibration, classifications, detection, and destruction. Its mission is to assist in establishing and maintaining naval ability of the United States through testing, evaluation, and underwater research.