Exploitation of a Ship's Magnetic Field Signatures

by John J. Holmes

Surface ship and submarine magnetic field signatures have been exploited for over 80 years by naval influence mines, and both underwater and airborne surveillance systems. The generating mechanism of the four major shipboard sources of magnetic fields is explained, along with a detailed description of the induced and permanent ferromagnetic signature characteristics. A brief historical summary of magnetic naval mine development during World War II...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031005651
• ISBN13: 9783031005657
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 67 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"