An investigation of the problem of optimizing a search tactic for a searchlight type sonar.
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Authors
Llanos, Humberto M.
Subjects
searchlight type sonar
sweep patterns
sonar detection
simulation of searchlight type sonar detection
sweep patterns
sonar detection
simulation of searchlight type sonar detection
Advisors
Forrest, R.N.
Date of Issue
1972-09
Date
September 1972
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A searchlight type sonar is one of the systems that
small navies use to counteract the danger which submarines
present to their lines of supply and transport.
In this paper, a standard search pattern for this
type of sonar is compared with search patterns which are
based on a consideration of the tactical value of detecting
a submarine as a function of the relative location of the
submarine.
The results of the comparison suggest that is possible
to increase the effectiveness of a searchlight type sonar
by using a search pattern in which the sweep time allocated
to a search sector is based on the sectors tactical importance.
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Thesis
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Department
Operations Research
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
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Distribution Statement
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