Submarine Survivor Locating Device (Navy)

Abstract

Test an automatic location device utilizing Very High Frequency (VHF) radio technology integrated with the Global Positioning Satellite System. It will enable Navy rescue operations to home directly on submarine escape survivors in the open ocean. The primary output is successful location of distressed submariners on the ocean's surface vice the current technology which only identifies the coordinates of the distressed submarine.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
bc862b3b507ba834dc3bcdb9bcae979d

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space

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