Investigation of Possible Improvements to Sonobuoy Launchers and Retardation Devices to Decrease the Errors Found in Sonobuoy Spacing

Abstract

This report presents the results of a controlled flight test program to investigate possible improvements in sonobuoy launching and retardation equipment for the purpose of decreasing errors in sonobuoy spacing. The P2V aircraft standard sonobuoy launching equipment with modifications by the Naval Air Development Center (NAVAIRDEVCEN) to launch stores at various angles to the aircraft horizontal datum plane and orient the retardation means within the launching tube was evaluated under actual flight conditions to determine the effect on sonobuoy trajectory and placement accuracy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 1961
Accession Number
ADA074110

Entities

People

  • F. G. Amey

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Cameras
  • Flight
  • Flight Speeds
  • Ground Speed
  • Impact Point
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Components
  • Navigation
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Trajectories
  • Wind

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).

Technology Areas

  • Space