BQQ-9 TASPE Towed Array
The BQQ-9 Towed Array Signal Processing Equipment [TASPE] passive sonar on the Ohio-class submarines is a long range search sonar providing medium detection probability at ranges of some 30nm and Convergence Zone Range: 3(30nm).
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/weaps/an-bqq-9.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Saturday, December 12, 1998 7:17:49 AM