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OPEN-LOOP SWEEP [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Minesweeping and Minehunting
DEF

A loop sweep in which the after catenary (transverse portion of the cable) is omitted, each side leg of the loop terminating in an electrode.

OBS

This magnetic sweep uses seawater to complete the electric circuit. A loop sweep generates magnetic fields in all directions on each portion of the bottom under the sweep, making it effective against horizontal and vertical component mines in all orientations. Open-loop sweeps can be used only when the salinity of the water is suitable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage et chasse aux mines
OBS

drague à boucle ouverte : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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