Accession Number:

ADD014441

Title:

Broadband In-Line Amplifier for Submarine Antennas.

Descriptive Note:

Patent, Filed 2 Apr 87, patented 26 Jul 88,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Pease, Brian L.
• Phillips, Raymond J.
• Susi, Anthony R.

Report Date:

1988-07-26

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

A towable broadband submarine antenna system for deployment in the ocean during operation comprises an antenna element including a metallic termination tip and a length of single conductor buoyant cable. A broadband amplifier connects to the antenna element and provides separate paths for the VLFLF and the HFVHF signals with amplification provided only to the HFVHF signals. The signal from the broadband amplifier is further transmitted on a coaxial cable. Patents. rh

Descriptors:

• *SUBMARINE ANTENNAS
• AMPLIFIERS
• ANTENNA COMPONENTS
• BROADBAND
• COAXIAL CABLES
• OCEANS
• PATENTS
• VERY LOW FREQUENCY

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE