Service Record
In August 1969, Dolphin launched a torpedo from the deepest depth that one has ever been fired. Other examples of Dolphin's work include
- first successful submarine-to-aircraft optical communications
- development of a Laser Imaging system of photographic clarity
- development of an Extreme Low Frequency (ELF) antenna for Ohio-class submarines
- evaluation of various non-acoustic ASW techniques
- evaluation of various low probability of interception active sonars
- first submarine launch of a mobile submarine simulator (MOSS) system
- first successful submarine test of BQS-15 sonar system
- development of highly accurate (10 cm) towed body position monitoring system
- development of a new Obstacle Avoidance Sonar system
- development of a highly accurate target management system
- evaluation of a possible "fifth force of nature"
- first successful submarine-to-aircraft two-way laser communication
- deepest submarine dive- more than 3,000 feet.
Dolphin was overhauled in 1993.
In the late 1990s, Dolphin tested a new sonar system. As a result of Dolphin's efforts, this new system will now be retrofitted into the fleet.
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