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SONABLOW Underwater Acoustic Firing Device

Underwater acoustic firing device that replaces the electric firing line with an acoustic command to fire two underwater electric detonators.

Description

SONABLOW replaces the electric firing line of a pyrotechnic chain with an acoustic command. The system uses a surface communication module (SCM) with a waterproof hydrophone that transmits the command to SONABLOW, which carries an acoustic receiver and an energy source to fire two underwater electric detonators. One or several SONABLOW units can be triggered at any time from the surface module.

Key features

  • Acoustic command replaces the electric firing line
  • Acoustic receiver and on-board energy source
  • Fires two underwater electric detonators
  • Integrates with the RTSYS MCM manned-unmanned teaming solution

Applications

  • MCM operations by EOD and combat divers

Specifications

Detonatorstwo underwater electric detonators

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