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Convention Paper

A Modern Acoustic Missile Launch Locator, The AN/TNS-5

Authors: Carrell, Ross M.; Richter, R.

AES Convention 12 · Paper 168 · October 1960

Abstract

Acoustic devices have been used since the first world war for the location of mortars and artillery emplacements. These systems have undergone a steady evolution in parallel with device such as mortar-locating radars. The acoustic location system has a continuing place in modern ground warfare, since it will function under atmospheric conditions which will blind radar equipment.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 12
AES Convention
12
Paper number
168
Publication date
October 6, 1960
Affiliation
Surface Communications Division, Radio Corporation of America, Camden, NJ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper