HYDROPHONE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM FOR A SONOBUOY
Assignee
US Government
Filed as: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, THE
Filed
Sep 1, 1983
Granted
Mar 12, 1991
Location
PENNSBURG PA US
Abstract
A sonobuoy is disclosed which has a linear array of hydrophones horizonta depolyable at sea by a metal hydride jet thruster. The thruster is powered by releasing hydrogen gas from iron-titanium hydride (FeTiH1.95) and igniting it in a mixture with oxygen generated by reacting sodium peroxide (Na2 O2) with the water. The hydride is activated by an electrical heater and the steam generated by the combustion of the hydrogen and oxygen mixture. The thrust is directionally controlled in azimuth and depth by a compass and depth sensor.
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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Dec 5, 1984
Rescinded
Nov 1, 1990
Duration
5 years, 11 months
Inventor
- 1JOHN R. DALE
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 4999816
- Application
- 06528506
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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