Sonobouys

Question 1

AN/SSQ -53F DIFAR (Directional frequency analysis and recording)

Answer 1

Operating depth; 90, 200, 400, 1000
Operating life: 0.5, 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours
Channels: 1-99 selectable (not 57,58 or 93)

Question 2

AN/SSQ- 62 DICASS ( Directional command activated sonobuoy system)

Answer 2

Commandable active sonobuoy

Operating Depth:
D1 - 50, 150, 300
D2- 90, 400 or 1500

Operating life: 60 mins (50ping seconds)

Channels: 1-99 (not 57,58 or 93)

Sonic frequencies - 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 khz

Question 3

AN/SSQ-36B expendable bathythermograph (bathy)

Answer 3

Life: 12 mins
Depth 2625ft
Channels: 1-99 selectable

Question 4

What is the DIFAR and DICASS buoys deployment pattern in the water?

Answer 4

Surface assembly
Cable pack and suspension housing
Main compliant
Kite and damper
Short compliment
Sensor

Question 5

What does DIFAR stand for?

Answer 5

Direction frequency analysis and recording

Question 6

What does DICASS stand forM

Answer 6

Directional command activated sonobuoy system

Question 7

What is the purpose of the bathythermograph buoy?

Answer 7

Temperature sensing buoy