The Magnebouy: A Classification Probe.
Abstract
Magnebuoy work from the period of the feasibility test to the final tests is summarized. The magnebuoy has been demonstrated to be a successful short-range classification probe. The magnebuoy, when dropped within 150 yards of a submarine, will show an anomaly 100 percent of the time. This anomaly corresponds to a change in the earth's magnetic field of 10 gammas or more. The capability of the magnebuoy as a short-range classification probe for surfaceship use was successfuly demonstrated by 40 approaches of the USS ROBINSON (EDE 220) on a slow creeper submarine which was tracked by sonar and a simple maneuvering board plot. Of these 40 launchings, the magnebuoy operated successfully 35 times, obtaining 35 submarine anomalies. Air launchings were also successfully demonstrated and indicate the potential of the magnebuoy when used with a target-localizing system such as Loreli. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0324561
Entities
People
- A. J. Hiller
- M. Flato
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory