Submarine detection system
Appearance
Submarine detection systems are an aspect of antisubmarine warfare and nuclear deterrence. They break down into two categories; acoustic and non-acoustic.
Acoustic systems in turn break down into active sonar systems and passive sonar systems including systems designed to detect the acoustic signature of submarines such as SOSUS.
Non-acoustic systems can work on a variety of different physical principles, including the use of magnetic anomaly detectors[1] and detection of trace chemicals or radioactivity in a submarine's wake.[2]
References
- ^ Hambling, David. "China's quantum submarine detector could seal South China Sea". New Scientist. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ Trevithick, Joseph (2021-02-02). "Royal Navy Submarine Appears In Gibraltar Equipped With Enhanced Wake Detection System". The Drive. Retrieved 2022-11-23.