Mine Sweeping System for Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Mines.
Abstract
A mine sweeping system including deployable horizontal antennas to establish a detection and navigation grid extending underwater from a beach to a distance offshore. A computer-controlled transmitter unit having a waveform generator and amplifier, transmits signals to each antenna, at unique frequencies and phases for different spatial locations within the grid. An autonomous underwater vehicle having multi-integrated sensors detects anomalies in the electromagnetic field caused by both magnetic and non-magnetic objects therein during underwater travel utilizing the electromagnetic field as a navigational grid. The autonomous underwater vehicle also deposits mine-clearing explosives at each magnetic anomaly for detonation under command signal using the horizontal antennas which provide a means for establishing a navigation grid to permit landing craft and other vessels to navigate in the region cleared of mines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 29, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADD018289
Entities
People
- John Scarzello
- Peter Keller
- Richard Harrison
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy