Navy Torpedo Program: MK-48 ADCAP Propulsion System Upgrade Not Needed

Abstract

The ADCAP upgrade is unnecessary. In January 1992, the Navy stated that the current ADCAP will meet SSN-21 requirements. The Navy now plans to use the upgrade on other submarines capable of firing the ADCAP; however, the higher noise levels of these submarines could limit the upgrade's benefits. The upgrade is not intended to meet and will not lead to meeting the Navy's torpedo noise reduction operational requirements, nor will it significantly contribute to the technology necessary to meet those goals. In addition, the Navy has ongoing research in alternative noise reduction technologies that can be used in developing future propulsion systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA254991

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Acquisition
  • Attack Submarines
  • Cis
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Noise
  • Noise Reduction
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Submarines
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Undersea Warfare
  • Uss Seawolf

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design