A Brief History of Active Sonar

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA517563 | Open PDF

Abstract:

As background for this special issue on strandings and mid-frequency active sonar MFAS, this paper presents a brief history of active sonar, tracing the development of MFAS from its origins in the early 20th century through the development of current tactical MFAS.

Author(s):
D'amico, Angela ; Pittenger, Richard
Author Organization(s):
SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Aquatic Mammals, v35 n4, p426-434, 2009. Sponsored in part by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA.
Pagination:
0011

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
SSC/SD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*WHALES, *UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS, *SONAR, ECHO RANGING, ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE, HISTORY, SIGNALS, SUBMARINES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Acoustic Detection and Detectors, Acoustics
Keyword(s):
*MID FREQUENCY ACTIVE SONAR, *ACTIVE SONAR, MFAS(MID FREQUENCY ACTIVE SONAR)
Report Date:
2009 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Apr 21