Experimental Deep Ocean Acoustic Transponder

Abstract

To fill the apparent need for supplemental navigation aids for submarines transiting the Arctic region, a long-lived acoustic transponder is being developed by NEL. This transponder is compatible with equipments on the nuclear-powered under-ice submarines (AN/SQS-4, AN/BQS-4A, and AN/BQR-2B) and offers a semi-secure navigational reference point. Work has been initiated to power the transponder with a nuclear isotopic power supply (SNAP program) in order that reliable long operating life is achieved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 1964
Accession Number
ADA067119

Entities

People

  • Robert Lyndall Mcfarland

Organizations

  • Navy Electronics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Contracts
  • Detection
  • Dry Batteries
  • Energy
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Materials
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Photographs
  • Power Supplies
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Sonar Equipment
  • Weather Stations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies