Submarine Warfare in the 20th & 21st Centuries: A Bibliography

Abstract

There are constant motions in the sea caused by atmospheric and seabed activities volcanic disruptions marine animals ships and submarines -- all of which create what is called the ambient noise level of the oceans. Today acoustics is the basis of both submarine and antisubmarine warfare: the single most significant element upon which all undersea warfare activity depends. When the submarine was first developed its security lay beneath the surface of the ocean where it would not be seen. Today its security lies in its ability to avoid being heard.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA423241

Entities

People

  • Michaele L. Huygen

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fish
  • Geography
  • International Law
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Recreation
  • Ridges
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Terrain
  • Topography

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Seismology