Electronic Function Selector for Sonobuoys.
Abstract
The present invention relates to sonobuoys and more particularly to means for selecting and setting different operating parameters such as transmitter channel frequency, operating lifetime and depth of hydrophone deployment. A microcomputer and memory are provided within a sonobuoy and a single setting switch is provided to select data to be set in memory which retains the desired operating parameters. A second switch and display elements are provided which, after programming, can be used to provide a visual indication of the parameters which are in memory. After deployment of a sonobuoy and activation of a sea-water battery, the memory contents are transferred to operating circuitry to cause the sonobuoy to perform the programmed functions. It is therefore a general object of the present invention to provide an electronic function selector for programming a sonobuoy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 19, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADD008557
Entities
People
- Eugene R. Roeschlein
- Richard A. Lindquist
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy