Mine sweeping system for magnetic and non-magnetic mines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5598152
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08368268

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A mine sweeping system including deployable horizontal antennas to establ a detection and navigation grid extending underwater from a beach to a distance offshore. A computer-controlled transmitter unit having a waveform generator and amplifier, transmits signals to each antenna, at unique frequencies and phases for different spatial locations within the grid. An autonomous underwater vehicle having multi-integrated sensors detects anomalies in the electromagnetic field caused by both magnetic and non-magnetic objects therein during underwater travel utilizing the electromagnetic field as a navigational grid. The autonomous underwater vehicle also deposits mine-clearing explosives at each magnetic anomaly for detonation under command signal using the horizontal antennas which provide a means for establishing a navigation grid to permit landing craft and other vessels to navigate in the region cleared of mines.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVYWASHINGTON DC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Harrison, Richard W Bethesda, MD 2 81
Keller, Peter B Takoma Park, MD 1 69
Scarzello, John F Columbia, MD 16 389

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