Lesson 1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What does SSBN stand for?
Submersible ship ballistic nuclear
What does SSGN stand for?
Submersible ship guided missile Nuclear
What does SSN stand for?
Submersible ship nuclear
What does SSAN stand for?
Submersible ship auxiliary nuclear
What does SSK stand for?
Submersible ship Killer
What does DSRV stand for?
Deep submersible rescue vessel
What does SS stand for?
Submersible ship
What does SSP stand for?
Submersible ship Air independent propulsion
What does SSC stand for?
Submersible ship coastal
What are the 7 different propulsion methods?
DD diesel direct DR diesel reduction DE Diesel electric Battery/Batt TR turbine reduction TE turbine electric AIP air independent propulsion
Which propulsion method is most common?
DE
When would a submarine come up to the surface?
Emergency
Recharge batteries (get Oxygen)
Communications
Attack solutions
What are the advantages of nuclear power
Enhanced speed
Enhanced range
Prolonged endurance
Nuclear disadvantages
Constant noise
Diesel advantages
Low noise when on battery
Diesel disadvantages
Must snort to recharge battery
What are the components of a DD propulsion system
Diesel engine - clutch - generator - clutch - prop
What are the components of a DR propulsion system
Diesel engine - gearbox - clutch - generator - clutch - prop
What are the components of a DE propulsion system
Diesel engine - generator - batteries - motor - propeller
What are the components of a Battery propulsion system
Electric distribution panel - battery - motor - prop
What may come to surface before/with snort
ESM
Comms
camera (periscope)
Radar
