| Place | Approximate locations: At sea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35507 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Communications equipment |
| Physical description | Plastic |
| Maker |
ADI Thomson Marconi Sonar |
| Place made | Australia, Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1997 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Period 1990-1999 Period 1980-1989 |
Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy
Description
Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) sonobuoy contained in a cream impact resistant plastic cylinder with the following black stencilled markings: 'SONAR CHANNEL B RF CHANNEL. DICASS 62D/B; CONTRACT NUMBER 267559; AN/SSQ-62/27C; LOT 002 01 97; MSN 5845-66-138-3043; MFR 7A529 WT 16.4 KG; CAUTION ELECTRONIC FRAGILE.'
History / Summary
The Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy is an aircraft dropped listening device using hydrophones to listen for the sounds made by a submarine. The sonar buoy is operated by the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy in the undersea defence role during maritime reconnaissance missions.