Sonobuoy volumetric array deployment module

A deployment module according to the present application enables both compact stowage of a sensor array and expansion of the sensor array into a three-dimensional volumetric array shape that enables improved directionality of the sensors during operation. The deployment module includes a support she...

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Main Authors Carlsten, Curtis B, Gaudette, Jason E, Willey, Peter M, Koehler, Frederick B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.07.2023
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ACOUSTICS
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ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING,NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICS
RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS
SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES
TRANSMISSION
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A deployment module according to the present application enables both compact stowage of a sensor array and expansion of the sensor array into a three-dimensional volumetric array shape that enables improved directionality of the sensors during operation. The deployment module includes a support shell that is configured to retain a cable of the sensor array separately from sensors of the sensor array and an expandable deployment body formed of a superelastic shape memory alloy that uses superelasticity and stored energy for deployment of the sensor array. During deployment, the deployment body is removed from the support shell and the sensors are subsequently pulled out of the support shell. The deployment body then expands and holds the cable to retain the three-dimensional volumetric shape of the deployed array.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202016884637