The future is taking shape
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The Navy's newest mast is the Advanced Enclosed Mast (AEM)/Sensor System (SS), which features a considerably reduced radar signature and fully integrated sensor technology, electromagnetics and signal reduction. It is a hexagonal structure that is 87 ft high, 35 ft in diameter and weighs roughly 40 long tons. It protects major antennas and other sensitive equipment by enclosing them. The AEM/SS uses advanced materials, structures and manufacturing technolgies.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1999
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The future is taking shape
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The Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensor (AEM/S) System of the US Navy presents many advantages over the sensor problems resulting from the open structures and metallic protrusions caused by conventional masts. The AEM/S totally covers the MK 23 Target Acquisition System and SPS-40 air search radar, lessening maintenance requirements and greatly enhancing radar performance by reducing reflections and blockage caused by conventional metallic truss-mast structures.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1999
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Instant surface picture or double-edged sword?
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Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS), and Vessel Traffic Management Information Systems (VTMIS) are major systems that provide information instantly on identities and movements of combat warships. Although they are very valuable sources of information, they need to be approached with caution as they can also be used by terrorists to select targets for plunder or destruction.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2007
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