GAS-EJECTED FLOAT AND RECOVERY SYSTEM

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Abstract:

The retrieval of negatively buoyant exercise tor pedoes from the ocean floor after searun tests is essential to the antisubmarine-warfare effort. A simple, self-contained nonelectrical recovery system carried in the torpedo exercise head is described. It includes a gas-ejected float that has surfaced from varying depths to 2,600 feet, bringing up a connecting nylon line and two marker balloons. Electrolytic corrosion of a magnesium-alloy disk provides the timing from launching to positive ejection. The accessories for recovery include the Retriever Mk 1 Mod 0 and a torque-limiting winch.

Author(s):
Oeland, E. N. ; Young, J. S.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL ORDNANCE TEST STATION CHINA LAKE CA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0411460
Pagination:
0032

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NOTS-TP-3144, NAVWEPS-8091
Monitor Series:
8091, NAVWEPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*RECOVERY, *TORPEDOES, CORROSION, OCEAN BOTTOM, NAVAL TRAINING, TIME STUDIES, BUOYS, TORPEDO COMPONENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Undersea and Antisubmarine Warfare
Report Date:
1963 May 01