A sonobuoy is a small buoy measuring about 91cm in diameter and 3 feet in length that is ejected from ships or aircraft doing underwater acoustic research or anti-submarine warfare. They are normally transported in a Sonobuoy Launch Container (SLC) and are equipped with hydrophones or transducers that convert sound signals to electrical signals. A good retarding device, such as a parachute or revolving blade assembly, is coupled to sonobuoys to reduce water-entry shock and descent velocity while also boosting aerodynamic stability. Rotochutes are a combination of parachutes and a revolving blade.
The global sonobuoys market was valued US$ 617.7Mn in 2019 and expected to reach US$ 1014.8 Mn by 2027.
Sonobuoys are acoustic sensor systems that are placed in the ocean from a ship or aircraft to detect underwater sound waves. Hydrophones are used in these antisubmarine warfare devices to record and listen to acoustic signals transmitted by other submarines. Furthermore, radio transmitters in the sonobuoys lead the signals back to the ship or aircraft. Sonobuoys are deployed in a certain pattern to pinpoint the exact location of submarines. Early detection of submarines can aid in the prevention of potential assaults and resource loss. As a result, these factors are projected to propel the worldwide sonobuoy market throughout the forecast period.For instance, in August 2016, the U.S. Navy entered into a US$ 12.4 million-contract with NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corporation for cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order for R&D and testing of sonobuoys
Key players in the global sonobuoy market are ERAPSCO (a joint venture between Sparton Corporation and Ultra Electronics USSI), Lockheed Martin Corporation, SEALANDAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Radixon, General Dynamics Corporation (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.), and Thales Group.
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