What is used for Acoustic Sweeping?

What is used for Acoustic Sweeping?

• A. The MH-53E, MK-105, and AN/SPU-1W
• B. MK-104 and MK-106
• C. The MH-53E, MK-104, and the MK 2(G).
• D. AN/SPU-1W only

Answer: (C)

Acoustic sweeping requires a complete system that both emits a controlled swept acoustic signal and then processes the responses from the water to identify mines. The aircraft platform is essential because it provides the mobility and coverage over a suspected field. The transmitter generates the swept acoustic signal, and a processing/receiving unit analyzes the returns to determine if a mine is present. The MH-53E supplies the airborne platform capable of carrying and operating the sweep gear over the water. The MK-104 functions as the sweep transmitter, producing the range of frequencies and timing needed for an effective acoustic sweep. The MK 2(G) handles the reception, filtering, and interpretation of the acoustic returns, turning raw signals into actionable information for the operators. Together, these three components form the complete acoustic sweep capability; other equipment listed either lacks the transmitter, the processing unit, or the aircraft platform, or is used for different AMCM roles.

Acoustic sweeping requires a complete system that both emits a controlled swept acoustic signal and then processes the responses from the water to identify mines. The aircraft platform is essential because it provides the mobility and coverage over a suspected field. The transmitter generates the swept acoustic signal, and a processing/receiving unit analyzes the returns to determine if a mine is present.

The MH-53E supplies the airborne platform capable of carrying and operating the sweep gear over the water. The MK-104 functions as the sweep transmitter, producing the range of frequencies and timing needed for an effective acoustic sweep. The MK 2(G) handles the reception, filtering, and interpretation of the acoustic returns, turning raw signals into actionable information for the operators. Together, these three components form the complete acoustic sweep capability; other equipment listed either lacks the transmitter, the processing unit, or the aircraft platform, or is used for different AMCM roles.