Accession Number:

ADA067119

Title:

Experimental Deep Ocean Acoustic Transponder

Descriptive Note:

Letter rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVY ELECTRONICS LAB SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• McFarland, Robert Lyndall

Report Date:

1964-05-15

Pagination or Media Count:

26.0

Abstract:

To fill the apparent need for supplemental navigation aids for submarines transiting the Arctic region, a long-lived acoustic transponder is being developed by NEL. This transponder is compatible with equipments on the nuclear-powered under-ice submarines ANSQS-4, ANBQS-4A, and ANBQR-2B and offers a semi-secure navigational reference point. Work has been initiated to power the transponder with a nuclear isotopic power supply SNAP program in order that reliable long operating life is achieved.

Descriptors:

• *TRANSPONDERS
• DEEP OCEANS
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
• OCEAN BOTTOM
• OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
• SONAR EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Acoustic Detection and Detectors

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE