Technical Proposal for the Design of the Magnetometer Arrays at the Trident Magnetic Silencing Facility.
Abstract
Key elements of the Magnetic Silencing Facility (MSF) for the TRIDENT submarine are the magnetometer arrays at the ranging site and at the magnetic treatment slip. The accuracy of location, orientation and stability of these arrays is rigorously required in order to: (1) establish the level of magnetism existing within the submarine returning from patrol, and (2) to insure adequate reduction in the submarine magnetic signature by deperming operations. The planned installations of the MSF within the Hood Canal, Bangor, Washington are a departure from other deperming facilities in that considerably deeper water depths are involved and the sub-bottom sediments at the ranging array site exhibit metastable properties. These features place increased demands on adequate system design and installation methods. The primary objectives of the proposed program are to analyze system concepts and develop the detailed design, specifications and installation sequence for the ranging and magnetic treatment slip magnetometer arrays fo the Magnetic Silencing Facility (MSF). The installation process will establish the exact position location of the magnetomeyters within each array to requirement compatible with shore station tracking equipments. A secondary objective will be to provide OICC TRIDENT with an informed and experienced cadre of ocean engineers to assist in performance leading to the activation of the MSF. These objectives will be accomplished in accordance with the technical plan outlined in this proposal.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA163575
Entities
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command