An Evaluation of Various Depth Transducers for Potential Application to Submarine Communication Buoys

Abstract

Various pressure gages were experimentally evaluated for potential use as depth sensors in submarine communications buoys. Accuracy, hysteresis and linearity were determined over a temperature range as well as under simulated long-term cycling. The effect of depth-gage mounting location on communications and navigational accuracy is analyzed, and methods of over-pressure protection for shallow-depth gages are discussed. Results indicated that the AERO- MECHANISM, SENSOTEC, and CONTRAC gages are the best candidates for buoy applications. The mounting location of the depth-gage can adversely affect the navigational accuracy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA097661

Entities

People

  • Alan M. Israel
  • David W Taylor

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Deep Depth
  • Depth Indicators
  • Equations
  • Error Analysis
  • Errors
  • Geometry
  • High Temperature
  • Low Temperature
  • Measurement
  • Notation
  • O Rings
  • Pressure Gages
  • Shallow Depth
  • Signal Processing
  • Statistical Analysis

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  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Oceanography.