THE PAP MARK 5 OPTICAL FIBRE LINK: A NEW APPROACH

The PAP 104 system is a remote controlled mine disposal weapon system. Its concept is based on the utilisation of an unmanned, submersible , remotely operated vehicle to dispose of underwater mines which have been previously detected by other means. It has been in service since 1972, and operates from 76 Mine Counter Measures Vessels in 11 different Navies. More than 300 vehicles are in service today.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • RINA, the Royal Inst. of Naval Architects, Warship '89, held London 8-10 May (1989) Vol. 1., Symposium paper 13 [4 p., 2 ref.]
• Authors:
  • Duranton, R
  • Vigne, C
• Publication Date: 1989

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Explosive mines; Military vessels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Remotely operated vehicles
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00697151
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM