Support Base for Submarine Antenna Mast.

Abstract

This invention aims to provide an effective heat exchange capability entirely within the confines of the antenna mast structure. The heat exchanger aims to provide adequate support to the mast structure and a passageway or conduit from the submarine to electronics components within the mast structure. This heat exchanger aims to maintain the watertight integrity of the mast. These and other objects are accomplished by locating a heat exchanger at the support base of the mast, between the mast structure and the faired mast, and taking advantage of the cool sea water at this location adjacent the submarine itself in order to cool the cooling fluid contained in a uniquely shaped reservoir built into this support base for the antenna. More specifically, the support base has an outer wall of tear drop cross section that cooperates with an inner partition assembly to define a convoluted or serpentine shaped series of interconnected spiral loops.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 29, 1996
Accession Number
ADD018182

Entities

People

  • David M. Fedeli
  • Thomas R. Floyd

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Masts
  • Antennas
  • Assembly
  • Composite Materials
  • Drops
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronics
  • Fluids
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Heat Transfer
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Reservoirs
  • Sea Water
  • Submarine Antennas
  • Submarines
  • Water

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics