AN/BQS-15
The AN/BQS-15 is an underwater mine detection and avoidance sonar for SSN-668 Los Angeles class attack submarines. This close range active sonar, supplied by Ametek, is a high frequency sonar which can also be used for ice detection. The Ohio-class submarines are also equipped with the BQS 15 active and passive high frequency sonar.
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/weaps/an-bqs-15.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Saturday, December 12, 1998 7:17:49 AM