Countermeasure System and Method to Emulate Target with Spatial Extent

Abstract

An acoustic countermeasure system comprises a plurality of individual countermeasure devices which act in concert to emulate a target with spatial extent. The individual countermeasure devices may be programmed to navigate into predetermined positions within a preset pattern with spatial characteristics similar to that of a target of interest (e.g., a submarine). The individual countermeasure devices are programmed to produce acoustic signals, such as in response to a ping or pulse by an incoming torpedo, that collectively appear to be an echo similar to that which would come from a target having spatial extent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2006
Accession Number
ADD020249

Entities

People

  • Roderick E. Ayers

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Countermeasures
  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Acoustic Signals
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Computer Programming
  • Countermeasures
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Guidance
  • Launchers
  • Launching
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Submarines
  • Transducers
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design