Gun-armed countermeasure

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2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Johnson, Stephen M. (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Mine-destroying devices

C042S001140, C102S402000, C114S317000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06923105

ABSTRACT:
A device for countermeasuring an underwater target is provided. The device generally comprises a module having inflatable buoyancy chambers that allow the module to hover at a desired water depth, at least one acoustic array to detect the underwater target, a propulsor system for orienting the module with respect to the underwater target, and a gun for firing one or more projectiles at the underwater target.

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