Magnetic gradiometer for underwater detection applications

S. Kumar; D. C. Skvoretz; C. R. Moeller; M. J. Ebbert; A. R. Perry; R. K. Ostrom; A. Tzouris; S. L. Bennett; P. V. Czipott; G. Sulzberger; G. I. Allen; J. Bono; T. R. Clem

doi:10.1117/12.668314

10 May 2006 Magnetic gradiometer for underwater detection applications

S. Kumar, D. C. Skvoretz, C. R. Moeller, M. J. Ebbert, A. R. Perry, R. K. Ostrom, A. Tzouris, S. L. Bennett, P. V. Czipott, G. Sulzberger, G. I. Allen, J. Bono, T. R. Clem

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Proceedings Volume 6201, Sensors, and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense V; 62011H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668314
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2006, Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Abstract

We have designed and constructed a magnetic gradiometer for underwater mine detection, location and tracking. The United States Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC PC) in Panama City, FL has conducted sea tests of the system using an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). The Real-Time Tracking Gradiometer (RTG) measures the magnetic field gradients caused by the presence of a mine in the Earth's magnetic field. These magnetic gradients can then be used to detect and locate a target with the UUV in motion. Such a platform can also be used for other applications, including the detection and tracking of vessels and divers for homeland (e.g., port) security and the detection of underwater pipelines. Data acquired by the RTG in sea tests is presented in this paper.

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S. Kumar, D. C. Skvoretz, C. R. Moeller, M. J. Ebbert, A. R. Perry, R. K. Ostrom, A. Tzouris, S. L. Bennett, P. V. Czipott, G. Sulzberger, G. I. Allen, J. Bono, and T. R. Clem "Magnetic gradiometer for underwater detection applications", Proc. SPIE 6201, Sensors, and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) Technologies for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense V, 62011H (10 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668314

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