Infrared Laser/Sonar Beam Interaction at Sea-Air Interface

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Abstract:

A novel technique for direct communication between an aircraft and a submarine, based on the use of laser beams in air and sonar beams in the sea, interacting at the sea surface, is described. Initial laboratory feasibility studies are described.

Author(s):
Vallese, L. M.
Author Organization(s):
ELECTROPHYSICS CORP NUTLEY NJ
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the National Infrared Information Symposium (IRIS) (20th), National Bureau of Standards, held in Gaithersburg, MD on 16 May 1972.
Pagination:
0015

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-71-C-0043
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*INTERACTIONS, *ACOUSTOOPTICS, *SECURE COMMUNICATIONS, *LASER BEAMS, *OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, AIR TO UNDERWATER, SONAR SIGNALS, UNDERWATER TO AIR, INFRARED LASERS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Non-Radio Communications
Report Date:
1972 May 01