Accession Number:

ADD002385

Title:

Method and Means of Generating Gravity Waves.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• McGraw,Charles T.

Report Date:

1975-09-09

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a method and means of generating a wave pattern in a body of water with a period and magnitude sufficient to sweep pressure type mines. It comprises the placement and detonation of a plurality of small explosive charges in a predetermined space-time relationship.

Descriptors:

• *Pressure mines
• *Gravity waves
• *Generators
• *Patents
• Mine clearance
• Explosions
• Detonation waves

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Underwater Ordnance

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE