RU2659213C2 - Method of the underwater facility protection - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: active protection devices.

SUBSTANCE: subsea facility protection method using the submersible guardian device (SGD) is in the SGD preparation for launch by the on-board control system (BCS) testing, to which the movement program and the task are entered. Launching the SGD from protected facility or carrier, switching on the BSU into operation, by which commands controlling the SGD movement. Calculating and adjusting the path, using the navigational instruments updating the geographical coordinates, maneuvering the SGD and keeping the set position and depth. Detecting the target and attacking using the mines or performing the target audible or visual warning of its detection. As the SGD, using the autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicle with propulsion unit and power-generating unit, including chemical current source and electric motor. Equipping the SGD and the protected underwater facility with mutual recognition devices, monitoring the SGD location using the radio and / or laser communication lines.

EFFECT: enabling the underwater facility secret protection using the SGD and SGD operations remote control, in case of foreign targets detection, warning them, announcing alarm or attack.

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Description

The described invention relates to methods for protecting marine objects using sea mines, including self-transporting.

It is known that self-transporting mines (STMs) are delivered to a given area by carrier vehicles, which use torpedoes or autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicles (AUVs).

Famous self-transporting boat mine Mk67 SLMM (Submarine-Launched Mobile Mine) US Navy [1 - Scop D. Barlson, David E. Everhart and Scott K. Truver. The latest submarine weapon system is a key factor in the transformation of war at sea: Per. from English / Source: Naval Engineers Journal, 2012, March, No. 124-1, p. 57-64. - St. Petersburg: NII KiV Navy VSC Navy "Naval Academy", 2013. 17 p.], Soviet self-transporting sea bottom mines of caliber 53 and 65 cm [2 - Kuzin V.P., Nikolsky V.I. Navy of the USSR 1945-1991. St. Petersburg: Historical Maritime Society, 1996. - 653 p., P. 383], as well as AUV - transporter of mines "Manta" [3 - Illarionov G.Yu., Sidenko KS, Sidorenkov VV Underwater robots in the mine war: Monograph. Kaliningrad: Amber Skaz LLC, 2008. - 116 p., P. 41-43].

Typically, STMs are used to set active minefields in areas controlled by enemy forces, near approaches to ports and naval bases, as well as in narrow places. They find application in the creation of defensive minefields.

The disadvantage of STM, the torpedo carrier of which is a torpedo, is the relatively short range of transporting mines, which is determined by the energy reserve of the carrier. Thus, the US Navy’s self-propelled mk67 Mk67 converted from a Mk37 torpedo has a range of several tens of kilometers [4 - Basic TTX Mk.67 SLMM Submarine Launched Mobile Mine. http://www.warships.ru/usa/weapons/mines/mk.67].

Modern AUVs, when used as a STM carrier carrier, can have a hull shape other than a torpedo. So, taking into account the relatively low speeds of the AUV compared to torpedoes, the aft part of the AUV, unlike the conical tail part of a torpedo, may be cylindrical, which is necessary to increase the useful volume [5 - Golubkin AS, Yakovlev MB Evolution and development prospects of autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicles abroad in the interests of the Navy / FSUE “1 Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Russia” // Interdisciplinary scientific-practical conference “Military shipbuilding of Russia”. Underwater shipbuilding in the XXI century: state, problems, prospects. Conference proceedings. - SPb .: 2006.446 l. S. 194-200].

The use of promising current sources, for example, lithium-ion, in ANPA-STM power plants allows achieving such an STM having a length of 8 m and a caliber of 533 mm, range from 500 km at a speed of transportation of 8 knots to 1600 km at a speed of 3 knots [6 - Stekolnikov Yu.I. Fundamentals of managing the development of marine underwater weapons: monograph / Yu.I. Stekolnikov; open ed. A.G. Moskovkin. VUNTS Navy "Naval Academy". SPb .: 2013. - 200 p.]. A speed of 5-8 knots is required for the routine deployment of STMs to remote areas, and a speed of 3-5 knots is required for long-term retention of ANPA-STM with zero buoyancy at a given location in the sea or wind current. A route range of more than 1000 km is sufficient for remote mining of remote areas of the enemy’s coast without entering a production director [7 - Stekolnikov Yu.I., Surganov O.A. Transport module of marine underwater weapons. Research Design. / Military naut. Academy named after N.G. Kuznetsova. - SPb .: VMA, 2008. - 264 pp.], And the residual energy reserve - for long-term retention of ANPA-STM with zero buoyancy at a given location in the sea or wind current or the displacement of ANPA-STM into the identified lane of the detected enemy ships, which gives minefields a new property of maneuverability, consisting in the ability to change coordinates in accordance with the operational-tactical situation [8 - Naval Dictionary / Ch. ed. V.N. Chernavin. - M.: Military Publishing, 1989 .-- 511 p., P. 235].

The modern quality of mine productions is characterized by the width, depth and vertical thickness, as well as the maneuverability of mine barriers [8 - Naval Dictionary / Ch. ed. V.N. Chernavin. - M.: Military Publishing, 1989 .-- 511 p., P. 249].

An ASA glider can be used as a STM transporter. A known method of remote mining based on the use of a glider [9 - Patent RU 2600038. The method of remote mining / V.I. Polenin, A.V. Novikov, V.V. Bystrov, S.V. Bobryshev. - M.: FIPS, 2016. Bull. No. 16]. It includes:

- preparation of the self-transporting mine glider (STMG) for launch, during which it is ballasted, the controls are set up, the operation of the on-board control system (BSU) is checked,

- input to the BSU of the STMG movement program to the mining area and the movement program in a maneuverable position,

- the final preparation of the mines, providing for its putting into combat readiness,

- input to the control system mines of the task,

- STMG launch,

- inclusion of an onboard current source and BSU,

- STMG management for BSU commands when moving to the mining area,

- calculation of the trajectory of the STMG and its comparison with the software,

- correction of the trajectory,

- clarification of the coordinates of STMG using navigation instruments of space or radio navigation systems,

- remote control of the state of the STMG by commands from the carrier or command post in the mining area,

- maneuvering the STMG in a maneuverable position and the formation of the characteristics of a mine obstacle (width, depth and vertical thickness),

- the transfer of the STMG to a combat state by turning on the combat channel,

- liquidation or return of STMG.

Glider, as a STM transporter, has the following advantages:

- long range, measured in hundreds and thousands of kilometers;

- complete stealth of movement due to the lack of acoustic radiation.

The use of STMGs, which are capable of independently covertly crossing a large distance according to the program, significantly increases the effectiveness of minefields as a means to protect not only a given area, but also an underwater object located in it or carrying out movement.

However, STMGs are characterized by shortcomings that limit the possibility of their use for the protection of remote areas or underwater objects moving in space. It:

- low speed, component of the order of 1-2 knots, determining their lack of maneuverability,

- low ability of STMG to overcome sea and wind currents, characterizing their lack of stability.

In connection with the foregoing, it becomes clear that for the protection of an underwater object located in a remote area or carrying out independent movement in space within the boundaries of a certain area, STMs with a transporter based on AUV are most suitable.

The aim of the invention is to develop a method of protecting an underwater object using an underwater guard device (PAO), which is an analogue of the STM, by using which its secrecy is preserved, the required range is achieved and sufficient PAO maneuverability and resistance to sea and wind currents are achieved.

This goal is achieved by applying a method of protecting an underwater object using an underwater guard device (PAO), including preparing the PAO for launch, during which they check the operation of the on-board control system, introduce the PAO movement program into the protected area and the movement program in a maneuverable position, produce actions for the final preparation of the PAO, providing for its readiness for work, enter the task into the PAO control system, launch the PAO, after the start, use the on-board source current and include the onboard control system (BSU) in the work, according to the BSU commands they control the movement of the PAO to the area of protection of the underwater object, for which they calculate the real trajectory, compare it with the software and develop the necessary corrections, specify the geographical coordinates of the PAO and their deviation from the calculated using navigation devices of space or radio navigation systems, in a protected area, maneuver the PAO at a maneuvering position relative to the protected underwater object in accordance with With the help of the program, they hold the set position and depth due to the low-speed movement and circulation, find the target with the onboard detection system and attack it, characterized in that as a PAO they use an autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicle with a propulsion unit and a power plant, including a chemical current source and an electric motor, launch PAO to protect an underwater object located or moving in a given area, directly from the protected object or from another medium, as a payload in the PAO they use a device for sound or visual warning of the target about its detection and the need to urgently leave the protected area, otherwise it will be attacked, the signal device, as well as the device for attacking the target, which is a mine or a mine module, or an explosive charge with a fuse, equip the PAO and guarded underwater object with mutual recognition devices, control the location of the PAO using a radio and / or laser communication line, for which at the set time they lift the PAO to a depth conducting a communication session with the spacecraft or receiving signals from the radionavigation system, in peacetime they use a device for sound or visual warning of a target about its detection and the need to urgently leave the protected area and a signal device for transmitting an alarm to the command post and guarded object, after the launch of the PAO and mutual identification of the PAO and the protected underwater object establish communication between them using optical and / or hydroacoustic means and control the PAO to withdraw its silt they are in a given position for the protection, as well as to prevent the detected target or its attack, replace the PAO with a position as it develops its energy resource, for which they release another PAO from a protected object or other carrier, transfer it to a position, carry out identification, after which the spent PAO resource is returned to the carrier or to a protected underwater object.

The application of the proposed method of guarding an underwater object using an underwater guard device will allow secretly guarding the underwater object and remotely control the actions of underwater guard vehicles for the required time, and in case of detection of extraneous targets, warn them, announce an alarm or attack.

Sources of information used in identifying the invention and compiling its description

1. Scop D. Barlson, David E. Everhart, and Scott C. Truver. The latest submarine weapon system is a key factor in the transformation of war at sea: Per. from English / Source: Naval Engineers Journal, 2012, March, No. 124-1, p. 57-64. - SPb .: NII KiV Navy VUNTS Navy "Naval Academy", 2013. 17 p.

2. Kuzin V.P., Nikolsky V.I. Navy of the USSR 1945-1991. St. Petersburg: Historical Maritime Society, 1996. - 653 p.

3. Illarionov G.Yu., Sidenko KS, Sidorenkov VV Underwater robots in the mine war: Monograph. Kaliningrad: LLC Amber Skaz, 2008. - 116 p., P. 41-43.

4. Main performance characteristics of Mk. 67 SLMM Submarine Launched Mobile Mine. http://www.warships.ru/usa/weapons/mines/mk.67.

5. Golubkin A.C., Yakovlev M.B. Evolution and development prospects of autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicles abroad in the interests of the Navy / FSUE “1 Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Russia” // Interdisciplinary scientific-practical conference “Military shipbuilding of Russia”. Underwater shipbuilding in the XXI century: state, problems, prospects. Conference proceedings. - SPb .: 2006.446 l.

6. Stekolnikov Yu.I. Fundamentals of managing the development of marine underwater weapons: monograph / Yu.I. Stekolnikov; open ed. A.G. Moskovkin. VUNTS Navy "Naval Academy". SPb .: 2013 .-- 200 p.

7. Stekolnikov Yu.I., Surganov O.A. Transport module of marine underwater weapons. Research Design / Military. Academy named after N.G. Kuznetsova. - SPb .: VMA, 2008 .-- 264 p.

8. Naval Dictionary / Ch. ed. V.N. Chernavin. - M .: Military Publishing, 1989 .-- 511 p.

9. Patent RU 2600038. Method for remote mining / V.I. Polenin, A.V. Novikov, V.V. Bystrov, S.V. Bobryshev. - M.: FIPS, 2016. Bull. No. 16.

Claims (1)

A method of protecting an underwater object using an underwater guard device (PAO), including preparing the PAO for launch, during which the operation of the on-board control system (BSU) is checked, the PAO movement program to the protected area and the movement program on a maneuverable position are introduced into it, on the final preparation of the PAO, providing for its readiness for work, enter the task into the BSU, launch the PAO, after the start, use the on-board current source and turn on the BSU into operation, control the movement of the BSU by moving the PAO to the area of protection of the underwater object, for which they calculate the real path, compare it with the software and develop the necessary corrections, specify the geographical coordinates of the PAO and their deviation from the calculated using navigation instruments of the space or radio navigation systems, in the protected area they maneuver the PAO in a maneuverable position relative to the protected underwater object in accordance with the established program, hold the set position and depth due to the low-speed movement and the compasses nations detect the target with an onboard detection system and attack it, characterized in that as a PAO they use an autonomous uninhabited underwater vehicle with a propulsion and a power plant including a chemical current source and an electric motor, launch a PAO to protect an underwater object located or moving in a given area, directly from the guarded object or from another medium, as a payload in the PJSC they use a device for sound or visual warning of a target about its detection and the need to urgently leave the protected area, otherwise it will be attacked, the signal device, as well as the device for attacking the target, which is a mine or a mine module, or an explosive charge with a fuse, equip the PAO and the guarded object with mutual recognition devices, control the location of the PAO using radio engineering and / or a laser communication line, for which at a set time PAO is raised to the depth of a communication session with a spacecraft or receiving signals from a radio navigation system, in m They use the device for sound or visual warning of the target about its detection and the need to urgently leave the protected area and the alarm device for transmitting an alarm to the command post and the guarded object, after starting the PAO and mutual recognition of the PAO and the guarded underwater object, they establish communication with them optical and / or hydroacoustic means and manage the PAO to bring him or them to a predetermined position for the protection, as well as to prevent the detection of a target or its nevertheless, produce PAO substitution in position as its generation energy source, which produce a protected object or another carrier another PAO, translate it into position, mutual recognition is carried out, after which develop PAO resource is returned to carrier or to the protected object underwater.