US3799094A - Underwater acoustical jamming apparatus - Google Patents

Underwater acoustical jamming apparatus Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US3799094A
US3799094A US00154204A US15420471A US3799094A US 3799094 A US3799094 A US 3799094A US 00154204 A US00154204 A US 00154204A US 15420471 A US15420471 A US 15420471A US 3799094 A US3799094 A US 3799094A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
explosive
acoustical
tube
release
charge
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
US00154204A
Inventor
Hill Freeman
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
US Department of Navy
Original Assignee
US Department of Navy
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by US Department of Navy filed Critical US Department of Navy
Priority to US00154204A priority Critical patent/US3799094A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US3799094A publication Critical patent/US3799094A/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04K—SECRET COMMUNICATION; JAMMING OF COMMUNICATION
    • H04K3/00—Jamming of communication; Counter-measures
    • H04K3/80—Jamming or countermeasure characterized by its function
    • H04K3/82—Jamming or countermeasure characterized by its function related to preventing surveillance, interception or detection
    • H04K3/825—Jamming or countermeasure characterized by its function related to preventing surveillance, interception or detection by jamming
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/02—Anti-aircraft or anti-guided missile or anti-torpedo defence installations or systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/56—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information for dispensing discrete solid bodies
    • F42B12/58—Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles
    • F42B12/60—Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles the submissiles being ejected radially
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/56—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information for dispensing discrete solid bodies
    • F42B12/70—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information for dispensing discrete solid bodies for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04K—SECRET COMMUNICATION; JAMMING OF COMMUNICATION
    • H04K2203/00—Jamming of communication; Countermeasures
    • H04K2203/10—Jamming or countermeasure used for a particular application
    • H04K2203/12—Jamming or countermeasure used for a particular application for acoustic communication
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04K—SECRET COMMUNICATION; JAMMING OF COMMUNICATION
    • H04K2203/00—Jamming of communication; Countermeasures
    • H04K2203/10—Jamming or countermeasure used for a particular application
    • H04K2203/24—Jamming or countermeasure used for a particular application for communication related to weapons

Definitions

  • ABSTRACT A means for jamming underwater detection and tracking signals by sequentially dispensing and firing explosive charges in the area of track.
  • the present invention utilizes a self propelled torpedo capable of being wire or otherwise controlled to provide optimum shielding. Furthermore, launching of said torpedo could be accomplished from surface vessels as well as submerged submarines.
  • the specific design of the device provides an extremely effective means of sound masking and a step forward in the art.
  • the invention is a method and a preferred means for jamming underwater detection and tracking signals by sequentially dispensing and firing explosive charges in the area of the track from a self propelled device.
  • the principle object of the invention is to provide an explosive noise maker adapted to be ejected from the torpedo tube of a submerged submarine and to fire a rapid succession of explosive charges underwater.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a self propelled device which can be controlled outside the submarine for maximum efficient use.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a device having independent safety mechanisms for the initiation of the explosives.
  • FIG. 1 is a view partially in section of the underwater acoustic jammer.
  • FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the device in FIG. 1, illustrating charges arranged peripherially around a detonating shaft.
  • FIG. 3 shows in detail the release mechanism for the charges.
  • FIG. 4 shows the general configuration of the explosive charge.
  • the device 2 After launching from the submarine and seeking its proper level, the device 2 will then eject explosive charges 4, of about I pound weight at specific time intervals, for instance, 2, 3, 4 10 seconds, which detonate when at a distance of the order of 400 feet from the device.
  • the entire device 2 is approximately the size of a torpedo, having a cylindrical shape, a hemispherical head 6, and a tapered tail 8.
  • Compressed nitrogen in containers 10 may be provided to drive the torpedo at a low speed, say approximately 3 knots by means of a shaft 13 and a propeller 12, and to rotate shaft 14 for actuating the cartridge dispenser.
  • Nitrogen tanks 10 will be designed to fit compactly into the rear compartment of the torpedo.
  • the tanks 10 will be piped and valved to the adjacent motor 16.
  • the charge dispenser mechanism is shown in greater detail in FIG. 2, taken from section lines 2-2 of FIG. 1, consists of a shaft 14 driven by motor 16, which, at set intervals, ejects the individual charges 4.
  • FIG. 2 shows the shaft 14 surrounded by a tube 18, with 18 charges arranged peripherially around the shaft 14.
  • the tube 18, is open to the external seawater by means of a check valve 20, at a depth of 300 feet or more or where the external water pressure is in the order of psi.
  • Valve 20 is not released until after launching the device from the submarine.
  • a compressed spring 22 is placed beneath each charge 4, and is released by the rotating shaft 14 in sequence as is seen in more detail in FIG. 3.
  • the release mechanism is a detent consisting of a ball 24, partially inserted in a circular hole in the shaft 26 of the spring retainer.
  • each charge is forced outward into the ocean at the prescribed time.
  • the location of the ratcheted section 30 and the timing sequence will be adjusted to provide the most convenient rotating rate for the drive shaft 14.
  • the explosive charges 4 being of greater density than water, begin to sink.
  • a gold diaphram 32 of proper thickness and scoring ruptures; this produces an adiabatic compression of the small volume of enclosed air 34.
  • the temperature reached by this volume of air, being compressed by the incoming seawater is about 400 C. This is sufficient to ignite the 1 ounce CH booster 36, enclosed in the face of the charge 4.
  • An adjustment mechanism 15 is provided in the torpedo to permit altering the time between shots, i.e., from 2-10 seconds. This is done by shifting the rotation rate of the dispenser shaft 14 to correspond to the desired time interval.
  • Motor 16 is provided to drive the two shafts l3 and 14; shaft 13 being provided to turn the propeller, shaft 14 to turn the dispenser mechanism, the motor is essentially a turbine, the vanes of which are driven by compressed nitrogen from the tanks 10, which causes the shafts l3 and 14 to turn. Shafts 13 and 14 are geared at an appropriate rate.
  • Propeller 12 could rotate near the turning speed of the turbine motor 16, but the dispenser shaft 14 would have to be geared down to a relatively low turning rate.
  • a pressure sensitive switch 42 will be provided to control the buoyancy of the device in order to maintain the depth near the 400 foot level. Adequate volume would be available in the head of the torpedo to provide for buoyancy adjustment through use of ballast 40, especially when it is desired to recover the device after a test operation.
  • Control 44 facilitates accurate guidance and possible recovery of the device. It is noted that launching of the device could be accomplished from surface vessels as well as from submerged submarines. It is noted also that a wire control (not shown) would be possible if desired.
  • a the adiabatic compression feature required to initiate the charge, and b the water pressure provided by flooding the dispenser drive mechanism after launching two independent safety mechanisms are provided for the initiation of the explosive.
  • the charges 4 are open externally to seawater pressure with the exception of a thin retaining cap 31 used to keep the charges 4 in position during routine handling.
  • the retaining diaphram 31 would give way and allow the charge 4 to exit exposing the gold diaphram 32 to seawater as described earlier.
  • an adiabatic compression mechanism is suggested as the primary initiator for the booster; however, an alternate mechanism including a conventional firing train could be used.
  • a clock mechanism (not shown) which could be included behind each charge and set to release of the spring which ejects the individual charges instead of using a rotating shaft.
  • An underwater acoustical jammer comprising:
  • means for sequentially releasing said explosive devices including a cam actuated release means
  • said cam actuated release means including a rotatable shaft driven by the propulsion means and having a plurality of cams spaced axially along said shaft;
  • said dispensing means further includes a chamber means surrounding said rotatable shaft, said chamber being controllably connected to seawater surrounding said capsule means so that hydrostatic forces acting on said explosive means may be balanced.
  • said dispensing means further includes ball detent locking means connected to said plunger which is released by the operation of said cam actuated release means.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)

Abstract

A means for jamming underwater detection and tracking signals by sequentially dispensing and firing explosive charges in the area of track. The exploding charges produce shock waves and low intensity sound reverberations which interfer with acoustical signals directed towards the object to be tracked. The present invention particularly discloses a torpedo like device which may be launched from a submarine attempting to ''''break trail.'''' The self propelled device sequentially ejects a large number of small explosive charges to provide a continuing acoustical shield which enables the submarine to maneuver beyond tracking range.

Description

United States Patent [191 Mar. 26, 1974 UNDERWATER ACOUSTICAL JAMMING APPARATUS [75] Inventor: Freeman K. Hill, Seabrook, Md.
[22] Filed: June 17, 1971 [21] Appl. No.: 154,204
[52] U.S.Cl. 114/20 R, 102/1 R, 102/22,
e r 181/.5 XC [51] lint. C1. F42b 19/00 [58] Field of Search 102/1, 5, 61, 7, 22; 114/20 R; 89/1, 1.803, 1.5; 181/.5 XC
[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,290,815 1/1919 Weaver v 114/20 R 2,826,120 3/1958 Lang et a1. 89/1.803 1,292,668 1/1919 Weaver 1 114/20 R 2,197,129 4/1940 Leonardi, Jr 114/20 R 2,305,948 12/1942 Bachert, Sr. et a] 102/5 2,376,227 5/1945 Brown 1 1 1 1 102/5 3.107.617 10/1963 Loeper et al. 102/61 3,097,600 7/1963 Hopkins et a1... 102/7 2,925,965 2/1960 Pierce 244/313 Primary Examiner-Samuel W. Engle Attorney, Agent, or Firm-R. S. Sciascia; Q. E. Hodges [57] ABSTRACT A means for jamming underwater detection and tracking signals by sequentially dispensing and firing explosive charges in the area of track. The exploding 3 Claims, 4 Drawing Figures BALLAST Pmmmmzs mu 3; 799.094
SHEET 1 OF 2 BALLAST FIG.
INVENTOR,
FREEMAN K. H/LL N W 76 ATOR/VEY INVENTOK FR MAN K. H/LL SHEET 2 OF 2 UNDERWATER ACOUSTICAL .IAMMING APPARATUS BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the past, various devices have been used for jamming underwater detection and tracking signals. The patent to J.C. Hopkins et al., US. Pat. No. 3,097,600, illustrates an embodiment of an explosive underwater noise making device for masking the sound of submarine during the performance of evasion maneuvers. This explosive noise maker is adapted to be ejected from the signal tube of a submerged submarine. The present invention likewise provides an underwater noise making device. However, the present invention utilizes a self propelled torpedo capable of being wire or otherwise controlled to provide optimum shielding. Furthermore, launching of said torpedo could be accomplished from surface vessels as well as submerged submarines. The specific design of the device provides an extremely effective means of sound masking and a step forward in the art.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The invention is a method and a preferred means for jamming underwater detection and tracking signals by sequentially dispensing and firing explosive charges in the area of the track from a self propelled device.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The principle object of the invention is to provide an explosive noise maker adapted to be ejected from the torpedo tube of a submerged submarine and to fire a rapid succession of explosive charges underwater.
A further object of the invention is to provide a self propelled device which can be controlled outside the submarine for maximum efficient use.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a device which can be launched by surface vessels as well as from submerged submarines.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a device having independent safety mechanisms for the initiation of the explosives.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view partially in section of the underwater acoustic jammer.
FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the device in FIG. 1, illustrating charges arranged peripherially around a detonating shaft.
FIG. 3 shows in detail the release mechanism for the charges.
FIG. 4 shows the general configuration of the explosive charge.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A mechanism for jamming, interferring or supressing of acoustic signals in the direction in tracking of submarines is proposed. Explosive charges dispersed and fired sequentially provide the jamming signals which are created by the shock wave and first bubble from the explosive charge as well as the more persistent but lower intensity sound reverberations. Device 2 is to be dispensed from the submarine which is seeking to break trail and is to be neutrally buoyant at the depth of the order of 400 feet. After launching from the submarine and seeking its proper level, the device 2 will then eject explosive charges 4, of about I pound weight at specific time intervals, for instance, 2, 3, 4 10 seconds, which detonate when at a distance of the order of 400 feet from the device. The entire device 2 is approximately the size of a torpedo, having a cylindrical shape, a hemispherical head 6, and a tapered tail 8. Compressed nitrogen in containers 10 may be provided to drive the torpedo at a low speed, say approximately 3 knots by means of a shaft 13 and a propeller 12, and to rotate shaft 14 for actuating the cartridge dispenser. Nitrogen tanks 10 will be designed to fit compactly into the rear compartment of the torpedo. The tanks 10 will be piped and valved to the adjacent motor 16. The charge dispenser mechanism is shown in greater detail in FIG. 2, taken from section lines 2-2 of FIG. 1, consists of a shaft 14 driven by motor 16, which, at set intervals, ejects the individual charges 4.
FIG. 2 shows the shaft 14 surrounded by a tube 18, with 18 charges arranged peripherially around the shaft 14. The tube 18, is open to the external seawater by means of a check valve 20, at a depth of 300 feet or more or where the external water pressure is in the order of psi. Valve 20 is not released until after launching the device from the submarine. When water enters the central tube 18, and contacts the underside of each charge 4, as seen in FIG. 2, the pressure on the individual charges is then equalized. A compressed spring 22 is placed beneath each charge 4, and is released by the rotating shaft 14 in sequence as is seen in more detail in FIG. 3. The release mechanism is a detent consisting of a ball 24, partially inserted in a circular hole in the shaft 26 of the spring retainer. The ball 24 is released at the proper time by the action of the push rod 28 which is forced upward by a ratcheted section 30, mounted on the rotating shaft 14. Thus, each charge is forced outward into the ocean at the prescribed time. The location of the ratcheted section 30 and the timing sequence will be adjusted to provide the most convenient rotating rate for the drive shaft 14. After ejection, the explosive charges 4, being of greater density than water, begin to sink. When they reach a preselected depth, a gold diaphram 32 of proper thickness and scoring ruptures; this produces an adiabatic compression of the small volume of enclosed air 34. The temperature reached by this volume of air, being compressed by the incoming seawater is about 400 C. This is sufficient to ignite the 1 ounce CH booster 36, enclosed in the face of the charge 4. This, in turn, detonates the main charge 38 comprised of cyclotol. An adjustment mechanism 15 is provided in the torpedo to permit altering the time between shots, i.e., from 2-10 seconds. This is done by shifting the rotation rate of the dispenser shaft 14 to correspond to the desired time interval. Motor 16 is provided to drive the two shafts l3 and 14; shaft 13 being provided to turn the propeller, shaft 14 to turn the dispenser mechanism, the motor is essentially a turbine, the vanes of which are driven by compressed nitrogen from the tanks 10, which causes the shafts l3 and 14 to turn. Shafts 13 and 14 are geared at an appropriate rate. Propeller 12 could rotate near the turning speed of the turbine motor 16, but the dispenser shaft 14 would have to be geared down to a relatively low turning rate. A pressure sensitive switch 42 will be provided to control the buoyancy of the device in order to maintain the depth near the 400 foot level. Adequate volume would be available in the head of the torpedo to provide for buoyancy adjustment through use of ballast 40, especially when it is desired to recover the device after a test operation. Control 44 facilitates accurate guidance and possible recovery of the device. It is noted that launching of the device could be accomplished from surface vessels as well as from submerged submarines. It is noted also that a wire control (not shown) would be possible if desired. Because of: a the adiabatic compression feature required to initiate the charge, and b the water pressure provided by flooding the dispenser drive mechanism after launching, two independent safety mechanisms are provided for the initiation of the explosive. It is noted that the charges 4 are open externally to seawater pressure with the exception of a thin retaining cap 31 used to keep the charges 4 in position during routine handling. Upon rotation of the shaft 114, the retaining diaphram 31 would give way and allow the charge 4 to exit exposing the gold diaphram 32 to seawater as described earlier. As indicated in FIG. 4, an adiabatic compression mechanism is suggested as the primary initiator for the booster; however, an alternate mechanism including a conventional firing train could be used. Furthermore, it would be within the scope of the present invention to provide a clock mechanism (not shown) which could be included behind each charge and set to release of the spring which ejects the individual charges instead of using a rotating shaft.
It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the exact details of construction shown and described, for obvious modifications and variations will occur to persons skilled in the art. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.
What is claimed is:
I. An underwater acoustical jammer comprising:
a self-propelled tube-like carrier member;
an inner tube member mounted axially of said tubelike member;
a plurality of chambers extending radially from said inner tube member to the outer surface of said tube-like member;
an explosive device releasably mounted in each of said chambers;
means for sequentially releasing said explosive devices including a cam actuated release means;
means in each of said chambers for ejecting said explosive charge in a radial direction upon release;
means for detonating said charge subsequent to ejection;
said cam actuated release means including a rotatable shaft driven by the propulsion means and having a plurality of cams spaced axially along said shaft;
plungers successively engaged by said cams to effect the release of said explosive devices to provide substantially continuous acoustical jamming of acoustical detection and tracking systems.
2. A device as in claim 1, wherein said dispensing means further includes a chamber means surrounding said rotatable shaft, said chamber being controllably connected to seawater surrounding said capsule means so that hydrostatic forces acting on said explosive means may be balanced.
3. A device as in claim 2, wherein said dispensing means further includes ball detent locking means connected to said plunger which is released by the operation of said cam actuated release means.

Claims (3)

1. An underwater acoustical jammer comprising: a self-propelled tube-like carrier member; an inner tube member mounted axially of said tube-like member; a plurality of chambers extending radially from said inner tube member to the outer surface of said tube-like member; an explosive device releasably mounted in each of said chambers; means for sequentially releasing said explosive devices including a cam actuated release means; means in each of said chambers for ejecting said explosive charge in a radial direction upon release; means for detonating said charge subsequent to ejection; said cam actuated release means including a rotatable shaft driven by the propulsion means and having a plurality of cams spaced axially along said shaft; plungers successively engaged by said cams to effect the release of said explosive devices to provide substantially continuous acoustical jamming of acoustical detection and tracking systems.
2. A device as in claim 1, wherein said dispensing means further includes a chamber means surrounding said rotatable shaft, said chamber being controllably connected to seawater surrounding said capsule means so that hydrostatic forces acting on said explosive means may be balanced.
3. A device as in claim 2, wherein said dispensing means further includes ball detent locking means connected to said plunger which is released by the operation of said cam actuated release means.
US00154204A 1971-06-17 1971-06-17 Underwater acoustical jamming apparatus Expired - Lifetime US3799094A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US00154204A US3799094A (en) 1971-06-17 1971-06-17 Underwater acoustical jamming apparatus

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US00154204A US3799094A (en) 1971-06-17 1971-06-17 Underwater acoustical jamming apparatus

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US3799094A true US3799094A (en) 1974-03-26

Family

ID=22550422

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US00154204A Expired - Lifetime US3799094A (en) 1971-06-17 1971-06-17 Underwater acoustical jamming apparatus

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US3799094A (en)

Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2640369A1 (en) * 1976-12-10 1990-06-15 Lacroix Soc E PROJECTILE OF LAUNCHING ELECTROMAGNETIC LURES
US5175712A (en) * 1992-05-22 1992-12-29 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Underwater sound source with timed actuator
US5339288A (en) * 1993-07-12 1994-08-16 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Underwater sound source with remote controlled actuator
WO1994023267A1 (en) * 1993-04-02 1994-10-13 Alliant Techsystems Inc. Explosive actuated acoustic underwater decoy
EP0821215A2 (en) * 1996-07-25 1998-01-28 Trw Inc. Countermeasure apparatus for deploying interceptor elements from a spin stabilized rocket
FR2771805A1 (en) * 1997-12-02 1999-06-04 Lacroix Soc E PYROACOUSTIC GENERATOR FOR THE PROTECTION OF SUBMARINES AND SURFACE VESSELS
JP2007205587A (en) * 2006-01-31 2007-08-16 Howa Mach Ltd Smoke shell
JP2008122013A (en) * 2006-11-14 2008-05-29 Toshiba Corp Duration missile intercepting system
US20080277194A1 (en) * 2007-05-11 2008-11-13 Lockheed Martin Corporation Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal
CN102788538A (en) * 2011-05-16 2012-11-21 卢茂高 Remote control torpedo
US20220065597A1 (en) * 2018-12-19 2022-03-03 Bae Systems Plc Munitions and projectiles
US11821716B2 (en) 2018-12-19 2023-11-21 Bae Systems Plc Munitions and projectiles

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1290815A (en) * 1918-04-13 1919-01-07 Weaver Mfg Co Torpedo.
US1292668A (en) * 1917-12-26 1919-01-28 Ira A Weaver Torpedo.
US2197129A (en) * 1938-09-17 1940-04-16 Harold H Pelzer Vessel for transporting and dropping depth bombs
US2305948A (en) * 1941-10-02 1942-12-22 Sr Charles W Bachert Depth bomb
US2376227A (en) * 1940-08-14 1945-05-15 Charles H Brown Aerial bomb
US2826120A (en) * 1952-07-29 1958-03-11 Chance Vought Aircraft Inc Mechanism for ejecting rockets from an aircraft
US2925965A (en) * 1956-03-07 1960-02-23 Collins Radio Co Guided missile ordnance system
US3097600A (en) * 1946-04-25 1963-07-16 James C Hopkins Sound generator
US3107617A (en) * 1962-04-11 1963-10-22 William F Loeper Ring decoy launching mechanism

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1292668A (en) * 1917-12-26 1919-01-28 Ira A Weaver Torpedo.
US1290815A (en) * 1918-04-13 1919-01-07 Weaver Mfg Co Torpedo.
US2197129A (en) * 1938-09-17 1940-04-16 Harold H Pelzer Vessel for transporting and dropping depth bombs
US2376227A (en) * 1940-08-14 1945-05-15 Charles H Brown Aerial bomb
US2305948A (en) * 1941-10-02 1942-12-22 Sr Charles W Bachert Depth bomb
US3097600A (en) * 1946-04-25 1963-07-16 James C Hopkins Sound generator
US2826120A (en) * 1952-07-29 1958-03-11 Chance Vought Aircraft Inc Mechanism for ejecting rockets from an aircraft
US2925965A (en) * 1956-03-07 1960-02-23 Collins Radio Co Guided missile ordnance system
US3107617A (en) * 1962-04-11 1963-10-22 William F Loeper Ring decoy launching mechanism

Cited By (21)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2640369A1 (en) * 1976-12-10 1990-06-15 Lacroix Soc E PROJECTILE OF LAUNCHING ELECTROMAGNETIC LURES
US5175712A (en) * 1992-05-22 1992-12-29 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Underwater sound source with timed actuator
WO1994023267A1 (en) * 1993-04-02 1994-10-13 Alliant Techsystems Inc. Explosive actuated acoustic underwater decoy
US5339288A (en) * 1993-07-12 1994-08-16 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Underwater sound source with remote controlled actuator
EP0821215A2 (en) * 1996-07-25 1998-01-28 Trw Inc. Countermeasure apparatus for deploying interceptor elements from a spin stabilized rocket
EP0821215A3 (en) * 1996-07-25 2001-11-07 Trw Inc. Countermeasure apparatus for deploying interceptor elements from a spin stabilized rocket
FR2771805A1 (en) * 1997-12-02 1999-06-04 Lacroix Soc E PYROACOUSTIC GENERATOR FOR THE PROTECTION OF SUBMARINES AND SURFACE VESSELS
WO1999028699A1 (en) * 1997-12-02 1999-06-10 Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices S.A. Pyro-acoustic generator for protecting submarines and surface ships
AU737923B2 (en) * 1997-12-02 2001-09-06 Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices S.A. A pyroacoustic generator for protecting submarines and surface vessels
US6430108B1 (en) * 1997-12-02 2002-08-06 Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices S.A. Pyro-acoustic generator for protecting submarines and surface ships
JP2007205587A (en) * 2006-01-31 2007-08-16 Howa Mach Ltd Smoke shell
JP2008122013A (en) * 2006-11-14 2008-05-29 Toshiba Corp Duration missile intercepting system
US20080277194A1 (en) * 2007-05-11 2008-11-13 Lockheed Martin Corporation Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal
US20080277196A1 (en) * 2007-05-11 2008-11-13 Lockheed Martin Corporation Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal
US20080277195A1 (en) * 2007-05-11 2008-11-13 Lockheed Martin Corporation Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal
US7936641B2 (en) 2007-05-11 2011-05-03 Lockheed Martin Corporation Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal
US7944776B2 (en) 2007-05-11 2011-05-17 Lockheed Martin Corporation Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal
US8064291B2 (en) 2007-05-11 2011-11-22 Lockheed Martin Corporation Engine and technique for generating an acoustic signal
CN102788538A (en) * 2011-05-16 2012-11-21 卢茂高 Remote control torpedo
US20220065597A1 (en) * 2018-12-19 2022-03-03 Bae Systems Plc Munitions and projectiles
US11821716B2 (en) 2018-12-19 2023-11-21 Bae Systems Plc Munitions and projectiles

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
KR870000748B1 (en) Undersea weapon
US3799094A (en) Underwater acoustical jamming apparatus
US4215630A (en) Anti-ship torpedo defense missile
US3838642A (en) Pop-up antihelo mine
US4341173A (en) Hydropulse underwater propulsion system
US5341718A (en) Launched torpedo decoy
WO2019123801A1 (en) Lifesaving tool for water accident and tool, device, and method applying same
US5973994A (en) Surface launched sonobuoy
JP7005879B2 (en) Lifesaving tools for water accidents, and tools, devices and methods that apply them
US5895882A (en) Air-delivered remotely-activated infrared anti-ship missile decoy and deployment method
AU737923B2 (en) A pyroacoustic generator for protecting submarines and surface vessels
EP0775629B1 (en) Sea-minesweeping
US4966079A (en) Ice penetrating moored mine
US3216321A (en) Multi-ring dart warhead
US2402391A (en) Submarine detection
RU2651868C1 (en) Anti-submarine ammunition
US3229292A (en) Snorkel simulator
US3120709A (en) Surface launch test vehicle
US2961960A (en) Torpedo exploder mechanism
US3701319A (en) Underwater sound signal for explosive echo ranging
GB2251923A (en) Water-to-air missiles
US5831206A (en) Ring vortex depth charge
US4117780A (en) Linear ejection underwater charge launcher
US3083667A (en) Variable buoyancy underwater missile
RU2599152C1 (en) Marine watchmine