UK charts remote course for future minesweeping

Article Abstract:

The UK Royal Navy is poised to embark on preliminary moves to procure a new remote influence minesweeping system (RIMS), through the solicitation of bids for a 12-month feasbility study that will ascertain the detailed requirements of the service. RIMS, which is slated to enter service by around 2005, is envisioned to be controlled from Hunt-class mine-countermeasures vessels, although the outline requirement mandates that the control system comprise adequate versatility for deployment in alternative platforms. Current plans stipulate the procurement of four RIMS systems, each of which will probably encompass four independent drones complete with magnetic and acoustic sweep gear.

United Kingdom, Product information, Government domestic functions, National Security, Defense Procurement, Military Electronic Detection NEC, Military procurement, Military detection equipment, Article, Hunt

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Remote monitoring for Donald Cook

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The USS Donald Cook is testing the first naval application of a remotely controlled monitoring system. The On-Site Monitor works by gathering engine operating data and transmitting the information to a Remote Monitoring Center. The center is operated by General Electric factory experts who can evaluate readings and study trends through electronic visits. Remote monitoring would enable the US Navy to reduce manpower and training requirements and help in the speedier diagnosis of faults.

Marine Navigation Equip

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Offboard sonar charts a fresh course for ASW

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New and modern anti-submarine warfare (ASW) sonars are being developed by the US Navy for use by destroyers in deep and shallow water environments. The systems will be used to detect hostile submarines and provide a defensive ASW option to the warships. However, shallow water sonars are hindered by varying conditions, problems in range detection and the absence of convergence area. Nonetheless, the new systems being developed can adapt to the different environments.

Product development, Sonar Systems

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