A SONOBUOY EMPLACEMENT AND RECOVERY STUDY.
Abstract
Because of the ever increasing need for improving submarine surveillance, this study was initiated to define, evaluate, and where possible recommend the development necessary to provide a completely integrated all-weather system for emplacing and recovering sonobuoys. The study considered four sonobuoy weights: 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 pounds, and three modes of aircraft operation: airborne, hover, and waterborne. A literature search of methods previously considered for similar missions and tasks was first completed. From study of the essential prerequisites of a satisfactory system, an elimination procedure resulted in the best conceptual method of emplacing and recovering sonobuoys. An appraisal of the selected systems resulted in a listing of some of the essential steps to a completely operational system. A conceptual design satisfying each of the operational modes is presented. It is felt that the emplacement and recovery of sonobuoys whether airborne, hovering, or waterborne is feasible but considerable detail design and development is necessary to achieve operational systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0807690
Entities
People
- Frank L. Thornburg
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin