Design and Development of the Signal, Underwater Sound, Mk 123 Mod 0,

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Abstract:

This report describes an underwater ordnance item, the Signal, Underwater Sound SUS, Mk 123 Mod 0, recently released for Fleet use that incorporates a new type of explosive train which has a fuze containing no moving parts. The simplicity, safety, reliability and ruggedness of this fuze make it worthy of consideration for use in other ordnance items. Author

Author(s):
Mcgann, E. Yancey ; Johnson, Robert M.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN VA
Supplementary Note:
See also AD-709 560.
Pagination:
0015

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NWSY-TR-76-3
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*UNDERWATER SOUND SIGNALS, EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS, UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustic Detection and Detectors, Acoustics
Keyword(s):
Hydroadiabatic fuzes, Mark 123 mod 0 underwater sound signals, ALWT Library
Report Date:
1976 Dec 01