FDS-D Wet-End Survivability Post Test Analysis.
Abstract
The Fixed Distributed System - Deployable (FDS-D) Underwater Segment (UWS) was deployed in the Mediterranean Sea between 5 May and 8 September 1994. UWS survivability was demonstrated in depths ranging from 370 feet to 11,500 feet over a length of 500 nautical miles. The FDS-D UWS was exposed to survivability threats from fishing and the harsh marine environment. Although faults occurred as a result of these threats, contingency plans allowed operations to continue, and FDS-D successfully gathered acoustic data throughout the planned operations. FDS-D demonstrated the viability of cabled systems for rapidly deployable undersea surveillance in high threat, shallow water, littoral zones. The experience gained from FDS-D has enhanced understanding of cable survivability. This experience will benefit both FDS and future cabled systems. This document addresses survivability of the FDS-D UWS. (MM)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA293365
Entities
People
- Carl Stevens
- David J. Warren
- David Wicklund
- Kathy Kaska
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center