Sonar Dome Reliability XVIII: Measured Deflections of the USS Kauffman Sonar Rubber Dome, 15-25 November 1992

Abstract

Deflection measurements were performed on the Sonar Rubber Dome (SRD) of the USS Kauffman using an acoustic time-in-flight system. This report documents modifications of the previous deflection measurement system, field tests of the experimental equipment, the installation process, initial shakedown cruise, and describes the data collected during the at-sea voyage of 15-25 Nov 1992. We obtained comprehensive deflection data on 65 locations of the SRD as well as extensive environmental data. The environmental data included ship speed and course, dome pressure and temperature, roll, pitch, sound speed and salinity inside the SRD, and 3D acceleration. The deflection measurement system suffered a performance degradation after installation, and possible causes are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 07, 1994
Accession Number
ADA275562

Entities

People

  • D. B. Weaver
  • J. F. Covey
  • L. J. Levenberry

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Amplifiers
  • Computers
  • Data Sets
  • Deflection
  • Degradation
  • Field Tests
  • Junction Boxes
  • Line Of Sight
  • Measurement
  • Reliability
  • Sonar Arrays
  • Sonar Domes
  • Sonar Equipment
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Transducers

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.