Study Task Number 3. Analysis of SUBRAP Program Utility,
Abstract
The existing SUBRAP (Submarine Range Prediction) program does not effectively provide the submarine force with useful timely acoustic range prediction data. The primary limitations are: (1) the extensive communications time required to pass the data, and (2) the inability to apply acoustic measurements taken in-situ by the predicted data. This report proposes that a method similar to that used for the Mk-48 APH(Acoustic Prediction Handbook) be developed for SUBRAP data. SVP/XBT data obtained either by submarine in-situ measurements or predicted for an area by FNWC would be encoded to access an on-board SUBRAP acoustic performance handbook. The content and format of acoustic data would also be contained in the SUBRAP APH. Employing the suggested encoding technique will reduce the SUBRAP broadcast for an area from 42 teletype lines to a single line containing only 12 characters. This 'short form SUBRAP' will allow 5 complete area forecasts to be passed on one line of teletype.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 21, 1972
- Accession Number
- ADA096585
Entities
People
- G. O'sullivan