Minesweeping device

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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Mines

Counter measure

C089S001130

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006620

ABSTRACT:
A magnetic signature minesweeping device comprising a water driven turbine power generator and a superconducting material magnet, wherein the turbine power generator is arranged, in use, to supply a driving current for the superconducting material magnet when the minesweeping device is towed through the water. In a further embodiment, a control unit is arranged, in use, to control the magnetic output of the superconducting magnet and the power output of the turbine power generator. Furthermore, a method of minesweeping using the device and an array of the devices is disclosed.

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