Mine-resistant ships
Composite structures in naval shipbuilding
Article REF: AM5665 V1
Mine-resistant ships
Composite structures in naval shipbuilding

Authors : Patrick PARNEIX, Dominique LUCAS

Publication date: October 10, 2000 | Lire en français

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1. Mine-resistant ships

1.1 General

Magnetic signature limitation is a key concern for mine-resistant vessels. Historically, three technologies have been employed:

  • wood or glulam (table 1 ). Various programs have used this technology, including the Avanger class mine hunters/sweepers in the USA and the Hatsushima class mine hunters for the Japanese navy. Some studies cite examples of wooden...

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