SUBMARINE-RESCUE VHF/UHF RADIO TRANSMITTING BUOY. ELECTRICAL AND RADIO DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Abstract
A radio rescue buoy has been devel ped which can be easily launched from a submerged submarine in distress. The buoy floats to the surface and automatiacally transmis a radio distress signal on a frequency of 243 mc. Use of radio direction-finding techniques permits location of the buoy; this serves to localized the area in which rescue operations can be initiated. Electrical and radio design features have been considered relative to the limitations imposed by requirements for simple ejection, automatic operation, stable flotation, water tightness at deep submergence, long shelf life, long operating life, reliability after long stowage, minimum maintenance, and ease of manufacture in quantity procurement. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 15, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0288227
Entities
People
- J. Awramik Jr
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory