Sonar Tracking Array

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Abstract:

A sonar array comprising a support structure, an acoustic 7 projector attached to the support structure, and a plurality of 8 directional hydrophones attached to the support structure and 9 arranged so as to surround the acoustic projector. The 10 directional hydrophones are spaced about the acoustic projector. In one embodiment, the array includes means attached to the 12 support structure that allows the support structure to be 13 connected to a device that effects coarse steering of the sonar 14 array.

Author(s):
Griffin, Maurice J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER NEWPORT DIV RI
Descriptive Note:
Patent application, filed 6 Aug 2002
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-10 214 485
Monitor Series:
NUWC-NPT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*PATENT APPLICATIONS, *SONAR ARRAYS, STEERING, HYDROPHONES, SONAR PROJECTORS, UNDERWATER TRACKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustic Detection and Detectors
Report Date:
2002 Aug 06
Creation Date:
2003 Mar 05