Use of acoustic warning devices to combat maritime piracy
| Autor: | Toma Alecu |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Zdroj: | Scientific Bulletin of Naval Academy, Vol XXI, Iss 1, Pp 448-458 (2018) |
| ISSN: | 1454-864X 2392-8956 |
| DOI: | 10.21279/1454-864x-18-i1-068 |
| Popis: | The use of acoustic systems to combat piracy can be an important branch of the ship's security yet fully underdeveloped in true capacity. Although after the incident when the USS Cole destroyer was involved, resulting in shipwreck and the death of sailors, early research and innovation procedures were launched on early warning on small vessels and craft that hide their true identity. Their real intent is not established at the most opportune times for their classification as possible risk factors or foe. The Long Range Acoustic Hailing Device (LRAD) is a breakthrough in delivering highly intelligent communications and concentrated acoustic output warning tones. Usage distances up to 2.5 nautical miles offer a net benefit in the fight against piracy, and not only. LRAD also provides a high level of protection against threats in various fields, being increasingly used by the military navy of various states, the Coast Guard, public order, port and port facilities or permanent ship bases, in more than 70 countries worldwide. Thus, the use of LRAD on board commercial vessels has begun with small steps, although the prospect of global implementation can only depend on the lack of information and knowledge of the possibilities and benefits of these systems. Multiple seafarers reports of the results of the use of the Long Range Acoustic Hailing Device in the fight against piracy are the basis for its adoption as a first step in eradicating maritime piracy. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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