Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology Volume 14: Stealth Warship Technology

Description

First book to give an insight into a growing area of interest - stealth warship technology - which is crucial for future developments in warship construction. It demonstrates the importance of materials used in warship construction and how this influences all of a naval platform's design parameters. Stealth technology is now considered a critical component within warship design, with interest in the concept of stealth increasing around the globe as naval forces adapt to new challenges. Many new developing nations are now implementing their first generation of stealth technology military hardware. This exciting book explores the full extent of threats to warships and thus the transformational change in naval architecture to incorporate these modern stealth technologies. Discussing the history of stealth technology, with references to well-known aircraft, ships and events in military history, the book also provides readers with a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the specialist skills required in this naval sector. This is an essential read for anyone interested in stealth design and the issues involved in this evolving technology. Cover CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION 1 RADAR Early Radar Stealth SR-71 Measuring Stealth Maximum Detection Range (MDR) and Radar Cross Section Stealth Approaches 2 VISIBILITY Dazzle Camouflage and the First World War Origins of Camouflage 3 INVISIBLE FUTURES Radar Metamaterials Optical Metamaterials 4 INFRA-RED Infra-red Heat Reduction IRCS Contributors The Laws of Infra-red Emission 5 MAGNETIC SIGNATURE Magnetic Stealth Degaussing Ships’ Hulls 6 THE ACOUSTIC THREAT AND OTHER SIGNATURES Acoustic Noise Various Environmental Factors Active Sonar Passive Sonar Sonar Comparison Cavitation Future Acoustic Technology Bioluminescence Wake Effects Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Signature Likely Future Cross Sections Biologically Inspired Design Emissions Control Policy 7 MODERN STEALTH SHIPS Sweden United Kingdom Italian and French Destroyer United States of America India Russia France Saudi Arabia Singapore Germany China 8 FUTURE NAVAL STEALTH PLATFORMS Queen Elizabeth-Class Aircraft Carrier A Brief History of the Build So Far Radar and Weapons Systems Embarked Fleet Air Arm? Carrier Construction HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) UK FSC or Type 26 Frigate Weapons and Systems Modular and Flexible United States of America SUMMARY APPENDIX: KEY SHIP FACTS GLOSSARY A B C D E F G H I J L M N P R S U V X ANSWERS TO NUMERICAL QUESTIONS IMAGE SOURCES INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z