Device and method for neutralization of underwater mines
US6647854B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G7/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device to neutralize influence mines has a control module to generate signals representative of acoustic and magnetic signatures of a ship. These representative signals will either detonate the threat mines or ensure that transiting ships will not set off the mines. An acoustic transducer array is coupled to the module to transmit acoustic signals representative of the acoustic portion of the signatures. A magnetic signal transmitter is coupled to the module to transmit magnetic signals representative of the magnetic portion of the signatures. An anchor is connected to the module, acoustic array, and magnetic signal transmitter to hold them at the ocean bottom, and a buoy is connected to the module, acoustic transducer array, and magnetic signal transmitter to hold the device vertically.
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