#sonobuoy

[dougielombax]

This ain’t your grandma’s piracy.

*chemical tanker ship explodes*

*furiously throws a sonobuoy into the ocean*

*brushes a crocodile*

[aresdifesa]

Sonoboe antisommergibile per gli MH-60R indiani Il Dipartimento di Stato di Washington ha approvato una possibile vendita militare estera (FMS) al Governo Indiano di sonoboe antisommergibile e relative attrezzature per un costo stimato di 52,8 milioni di dollari

[rhk111sblog]

Rumors are that China and the United States (US) have been engaging in Electronic Warfare (EW) Battles in the South China Sea (SCS) off the Coast of the Philippines, with the latest one happening just last Month of June 2024 which was taken seriously and discussed by the Taiwanese Press

This was initially released as an Article last July 8, 2024 at https://therhk111militaryandarmspage.blogspot.com/2024/07/rumors-china-us-regularly-conducting-electronic-warfare-battles-near-philippines.html

[vipinmishra]

Sonobuoy Market 2028 Growth Outlook and Demand Forecast

Geopolitical Tensions and Regional Security Concerns, Technological Advancements and Innovation, and Maritime Piracy and Maritime Domain Awareness are factors driving the Global Sonobuoy market in the forecast period 2024-2028.

According to TechSci Research report, “Global Sonobuoy Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028”, the Global Sonobuoy Market stood at USD 316 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 5.17% in the forecast period, 2024-2028. A small, specialized tool used for underwater acoustic reconnaissance and surveillance is called a sonobuoy. It is an essential tool for scientific oceanography research as well as naval and maritime operations. Usually, they are launched into the ocean from ships or airplanes.

When they are deployed, they sink to a preset depth at which point they start to send out acoustic signals and gather data on underwater sound. Sonar pings, underwater communications, and background noise are a few examples of these signals. These acoustic signals are detected and recorded by the products' hydrophones, which are sensitive underwater microphones. After gathering, the data is sent to the deploying platform so that it can be used for tracking and identifying underwater activities, marine life, and submarines.

The global sonobuoy market is a critical and rapidly evolving segment within the defense and maritime industries. Sonobuoys are small, expendable devices that are deployed into the ocean to collect acoustic information and detect underwater threats. These versatile instruments have been instrumental in underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime research. This market is driven by a multitude of factors, including the growing importance of maritime security, the rise in submarine activity, technological advancements in sonobuoy systems, and the increasing demand for underwater environmental monitoring. 

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Sonobuoys have emerged as indispensable tools for maritime security and defense. They are used to detect, track, and locate submarines, both friendly and potentially hostile. As submarine activities have increased, especially in contested regions, the need for effective underwater surveillance has grown. Sonobuoys play a pivotal role in providing early warning and situational awareness, making them an essential component of modern naval and maritime strategies.

The global sonobuoy market is driven by a multitude of factors, one of which is the growing importance of maritime security. Nations and naval forces are increasingly concerned about protecting their maritime interests and territorial waters. The rise in piracy, smuggling, and other illegal activities at sea has further emphasized the need for robust maritime surveillance. Sonobuoys, with their ability to detect underwater threats, are pivotal in enhancing maritime domain awareness. The increasing submarine activity, both by naval and non-naval actors, is another significant driver of the sonobuoy market. The deployment of submarines has become more common, not only among traditional naval powers but also among smaller and emerging maritime nations. The ability to detect and track submarines, especially in areas of strategic importance, has become a national security priority.

Furthermore, technological advancements in sonobuoy systems have propelled market growth. Innovations in sensor technology, data processing, and acoustic analysis have made modern sonobuoys more capable and versatile. The development of multi-static and networked sonobuoy systems has increased their effectiveness in tracking submarines over larger areas. The demand for underwater environmental monitoring is also driving the market. Sonobuoys are not limited to defense applications; they are increasingly being used for scientific research and environmental monitoring. Researchers use sonobuoys to study marine life, track migratory patterns, and gather data on oceanic conditions. This dual-use nature of sonobuoys makes them valuable tools for civilian and defense applications alike.

Despite its promising outlook, the global sonobuoy market faces several challenges. One of the most notable challenges is the cost of sonobuoy procurement and deployment. High-quality sonobuoys, equipped with advanced sensors, data processing capabilities, and communication systems, can be expensive. This cost factor can be a deterrent for smaller maritime nations or organizations with budget constraints. Moreover, the technical complexity of sonobuoy systems poses challenges. Maintaining and operating these systems, especially in harsh maritime environments, demands specialized training and expertise.

Ensuring that sonobuoys are deployed accurately and effectively requires skilled personnel and logistical support. International export controls add another layer of complexity to the market. The export of advanced sonobuoy technology is often subject to strict government regulations, aimed at preventing sensitive defense technology from falling into the wrong hands. Navigating these regulations while fulfilling the needs of allied and partner nations can be a delicate diplomatic and logistical challenge for defense contractors and governments.

The limited endurance of sonobuoys presents another challenge. Expendable by design, sonobuoys typically have a finite operational period before they sink or cease to function. Extending this endurance, especially for long-duration surveillance missions, is a technical challenge that the market is actively addressing. Looking ahead, several trends are shaping the future of the global sonobuoy market. One prominent trend is the miniaturization of sonobuoy systems. Smaller, more lightweight sonobuoys are being developed, making them easier to deploy and reducing their logistical footprint. Miniaturization enhances the versatility and affordability of sonobuoys, making them accessible to a wider range of users.

Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into sonobuoy data analysis is on the rise. These technologies enable automatic target recognition, enhancing the ability to detect and classify underwater threats. AI-based sonobuoys can process large volumes of acoustic data, identify patterns, and provide actionable intelligence in real-time. The development of multi-sensor sonobuoys is another noteworthy trend. These sonobuoys combine acoustic sensors with other sensors like electromagnetic, chemical, or environmental sensors, providing a more comprehensive picture of the underwater environment. Multi-sensor sonobuoys are valuable for both defense and scientific applications.

Lastly, underwater communication and networking capabilities are becoming more prevalent in sonobuoy systems. Networked sonobuoys can collaborate, sharing data and coordinating their efforts for improved situational awareness. This trend is crucial for tracking submarines and underwater threats over larger areas.

Major companies operating in Global Sonobuoy Market are:

Sparton

L3Harris Technologies Inc.

Ultra

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Thales Group

Aselsan AS

General Dynamics Corporation

SeaLandAire Technologies, Inc.

Radixon Group.

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“The global sonobuoy market is a pivotal segment in the defense and maritime industries, facilitating underwater surveillance and security. These small, expendable devices play a crucial role in detecting underwater threats, especially in the context of increasing submarine activities and growing maritime security concerns. With evolving sensor technology and the integration of artificial intelligence, sonobuoys have become more versatile and effective in tracking submarines and gathering acoustic data for both military and scientific purposes.

The market faces challenges related to cost, technical complexity, and export regulations, but ongoing trends such as miniaturization, multi-sensor integration, and networking capabilities are shaping its future. Sonobuoys continue to be essential tools for enhancing maritime domain awareness and safeguarding maritime interests worldwide.” said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based management consulting firm.

“Sonobuoy Market –Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type (Active, Passive, Special Purpose), By Application Type (Commercial, Defense), By Region,Competition, 2018-2028”, has evaluated the future growth potential of Global Sonobuoy Market and provides statistics & information on market size, structure and future market growth. The report intends to provide cutting-edge market intelligence and help decision makers take sound investment decisions. Besides, the report also identifies and analyzes the emerging trends along with essential drivers, challenges, and opportunities in Global Sonobuoy Market.

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[technotale]

Increasing implementation for detection of oil & gas deposits is expected to propel the global sonobuoy market growth

The demand and supply of sonobuoys, which are underwater acoustic devices used for detecting, locating, and categorising undersea sounds, particularly submarines, are referred to as the sonobuoy market. Military forces, oil and gas firms, and scientific research groups all employ sonobuoys for a variety of applications including underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, underwater mapping, and environmental monitoring.

The increasing requirement for underwater surveillance and reconnaissance in military operations, the expanding need for hydrocarbon exploration and production, and the rise of the offshore energy sector are driving demand for sonobuoys. The development of new and better sonobuoy technologies, as well as the rising demand for cost-effective and dependable underwater surveillance systems, are also propelling the sonobuoy market forward.

Ultra Electronics, Lockheed Martin, and OCEANWORKS are among the companies involved in the manufacture and supply of sonobuoys, and they are investing in research and development to increase the performance and capabilities of their products.

However, the market faces obstacles due to the expensive cost of sonobuoys and the severe regulatory regulations involved with their use. The lack of proper launch and recovery technologies, as well as the necessity for specialist trained personnel, are major challenges restricting the growth of the sonobuoy market.

To summarise, the sonobuoy industry is likely to expand in the future years, driven by increased demand from military and commercial customers, but high costs and rigorous regulations are obstacles that must be solved.Read more@ https://techinforite.blogspot.com/2023/02/sonobuoys-market-report-2023-size-share.html

[kineticpenguin]

I have been "aiding in the search" by dropping a pattern of "percussive active sonobuoys" at various depths from my "rescue aircraft"

[captain-price-unofficially]

Sonobuoys are loaded into the launcher of an Japanese Navy SH-60K Sea Hawk helicopter

[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from EcoWatch:

Researchers have found promising signs for a possible increase of Antarctic blue whales, based on surveys spanning from 2006 to 2021.

A team of scientists analyzed data they collected from seven acoustic surveys conducted in the Antarctic region over the 15-year timespan. They used “sonobuoys” to detect marine sounds and ultimately gathered about 3,900 hours’ worth of sounds to review. 

In the analysis, the researchers specifically sought out calls of Antarctic blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus intermedia), which are the largest animals on the planet but are currently critically endangered, according to the IUCN Red List.

The researchers explained that the whales’ song sounds are considered a 3-unit vocalization (written as A, B and C throughout the study), and together, the full call is referenced as the Z-call.

They found that Unit A calls were the most widely distributed in the recordings from the sonobuoys. Unit A calls and Z-calls were more prominent in late summer and early fall. D-calls, or non-song calls, were detected most in the summer, during the feeding season. The results were published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science.

“Antarctic blue whales are critically endangered, and this makes them difficult to find in the vast Southern Ocean, but they make very loud, low frequency calls that we can detect from hundreds of kilometers away, using acoustic technology,” said Brian Miller, lead author of the study and marine mammal acoustician at the Australian Antarctic Division of the Australian Marine Mammal Centre, as reported by Phys.org.

According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Antarctic blue whales are not just the largest animal on the planet, but also the loudest. Their calls can reach about 188 decibels, making them louder than a jet engine, and they can be heard hundreds of miles away. This makes it easier and more cost-effective for researchers to use audio to study the whales.

While the findings reveal regular calls from the whales and give hope for a potential increase in the population, the study authors emphasized that more research is needed to determine whether that means the whale population is actually rebounding.

[apas-95]

The submarines will be part of a suite of equipment designed to project power against China. Another widely used device—largely unreported in the media—is the expendable waterborne sensor called a sonobuoy. Three feet long and weighing less than four kilograms, it consists of a hydrophone (a microphone designed to operate underwater) mounted on a flotation device and carries a radio transmitter that transmits sounds detected by the hydrophone to an aircraft. Australia and the United States airdrop sonobuoys by the thousands to detect other countries’ submarines. RAAF Edinburgh in South Australia is the home base of Australia’s maritime surveillance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon. A modified version of Boeing’s 737-800, the Poseidon is used to drop sonobuoys in the South China Sea. Twelve Poseidons are operated by No. 11 and No. 292 Squadrons, part of 92 Wing. A sonobuoy can be hand-launched over the side of a ship, but more often it is airdropped with a parachute to slow and stabilise its descent. Its battery is energised when it hits salt water, with carbon dioxide gas inflating a float and suspending it on the surface of the water. The sensors are then released to specified depths. The P-8A Poseidon carries a cache of 120 sonobuoys, each with a battery life of about eight hours. In October 2022, the US Navy placed a US $5.1 billion order for sonobuoys for the next five years. At historical prices, that means around 5 million sonobuoys, or 1 million per year. Sonobuoys allow the detection of acoustic noise from a submarine’s turbines, propellers and other machinery, water flow over the hull of a vessel once it goes above ten knots, propeller cavitation (which occurs when a high propeller speed creates bubbles in the water) and noises made by the crew inside the submarine. Each ship or submarine has an acoustic signature akin to a sonic fingerprint. The signatures collected by the sonobuoys are added to a library of signatures that enable vessel classification and identification of activities and capability. Maritime surveillance involving sonobuoys has to be conducted regularly because the acoustic signatures change when a vessel’s load changes, as well as due to age, wear and tear, changes in water temperature, variations in depth and salinity, and the nature of the seabed. The goal is to enable US hunter-killer submarines to trail and sink Chinese vessels at the outbreak of hostilities. This is no secret to the Chinese military. But it is a secret to the Australian public, who are told that we are involved in ‘freedom of navigation’. That phrase conjures up images of Matthew Flinders or Dora the Explorer, not target acquisition against Chinese vessels. Secrecy and mystification protect the Australian government from democratic accountability and from debate as to how the defence force should be used. But this is not national security in any meaningful sense.

.- Illusory Imperatives, Arena

[aresdifesa]

GA-ASI prova il sistema di distribuzione Sonobuoy con l'MQ-9B SeaGuardian General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) ha comunicato di aver condotto in collaborazione con il Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR una serie di prove sul Sonobuoy Dispensing di GA-ASI System (SDS) utilizzando il sistema aereo senza pilota MQ-9B SeaGuardian (UAS) sul poligono di prova W-291 della Marina degli Stati Uniti nel sud della California. Il SeaGuardian di GA-ASI ha effettuato l’intero evento di volo di prova configurato con il pod SDS ed il radar multiruolo SeaVue di Raytheon, un’azienda RTX. Durante il test, il pod SDS ha lanciato otto boe sonore AN/SSQ-53 e due AN/SSQ-62. Al momento dell’espulsione, le boe

[skiplo-wave]

late update (6/20/23 - 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time):

According to Rolling Stone: A Canadian Aircraft searching for the missing Titan submersible, detected "banging" in 30-minute intervals coming from the sea the divers disappeared according to internal e-mail updates sent to Department of Homeland Security leadership and obtained by Rolling Stone.

"RCC Halifax launched a P8 Poseidon," I want to stress these are different from the sonar sound frequency they have in the ocean that detected loud noises coming from underwater, "which has underwater detection capabilities from the air," the DHS e-mails read. "The P8 deployed sonobuoys, which reported a contact in a position to the distress position. The P8 banging sounds in the area every 30 minutes. Four hours later additional sonar was deployed and banging was still heard." The announcement did not state what time the banging was heard or what was thought to have caused it.

Christ that was either them taking turns to escape/call for help or worst the sub itself is caving through the titanic wherever it landed..

[usafphantom2]

A Grumman AF-2S (killer...no radome), comes aboard USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116).

Just get a load of that wing span!

Search light on the left wing (also possible combined sonobuoy pod), and APS-31 radar on right wing.

@AncientSubHunter via X

[technotale]

Sonobuoys Market 2023 | Growth Prospects, Future Trends, Global Share and Size Forecast by Regions, and Industry Revenue Analysis till 2028

The demand and supply of sonobuoys, which are underwater acoustic devices used for detecting, locating, and categorising undersea sounds, particularly submarines, are referred to as the sonobuoy market. Military forces, oil and gas firms, and scientific research groups all employ sonobuoys for a variety of applications including underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, underwater mapping, and environmental monitoring.

The increasing requirement for underwater surveillance and reconnaissance in military operations, the expanding need for hydrocarbon exploration and production, and the rise of the offshore energy sector are driving demand for sonobuoys. The development of new and better sonobuoy technologies, as well as the rising demand for cost-effective and dependable underwater surveillance systems, are also propelling the sonobuoy market forward.

Ultra Electronics, Lockheed Martin, and OCEANWORKS are among the companies involved in the manufacture and supply of sonobuoys, and they are investing in research and development to increase the performance and capabilities of their products.

However, the market faces obstacles due to the expensive cost of sonobuoys and the severe regulatory regulations involved with their use. The lack of proper launch and recovery technologies, as well as the necessity for specialist trained personnel, are major challenges restricting the growth of the sonobuoy market.

To summarise, the sonobuoy industry is likely to expand in the future years, driven by increased demand from military and commercial customers, but high costs and rigorous regulations are obstacles that must be solved.

Read more@ https://techinforite.blogspot.com/2023/02/sonobuoys-market-report-2023-size-share.html