Some Guidelines for the Submarine-Launched Expendable Bathythermograph (SSXBT) System

Abstract

The AN/BSQ and AN/BQH-7 expendable bathythermograph (SSXBT) systems provide the means whereby a submariner can obtain information about the surrounding ocean. Because the systems are, of necessity, more complex than similar systems used aboard surface ships, the incidence of failure has been high. This report incorporates suggestions to improve system performance by providing insight into recognizing system failures and trace interpretation. Additional information is provided concerning frequency of observation, relationship to other onboard sensors, system calibration, use of the data with the Submarine Fleet Mission Program Library resident in the TEKTRONIX 4051 desktop calculator and trace disposition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA113661

Entities

People

  • Alvan Fisher Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Oceanographic Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bathythermographs
  • Bottom Loss
  • Classification
  • Convergence
  • Convergence Zones (Sonar)
  • Detectors
  • Expendable
  • Frequency
  • High Temperature
  • Indian Ocean
  • Losses
  • Microfiche
  • Naval Warfare
  • Oceanography
  • Shallow Water
  • Submarine Launched
  • Surface Temperature

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Oceanography.
  • Systems Analysis and Design