Tests and Trials Flashcards
Air Shots
Practice firings conducted with no torpedo in the tube.
They test the firing system.
Torpedo test set
A simulator designed to hook to the umbilical connector fo an SVTT tube to mimic the response of a torpedo.
Tests that commands can be sent to the torpedo.
Practice firings
Firings conducted with an inert torpedo in the tube.
Use a HOTTORP
HOTTORP
An inert practice torpedo that has the same weight and balance as a life torpedo. Has lead weights that detach after firing allowing the torpedo to surface and be recovered.
Exercise firings
practice firings conducted with an exercise torpedo in the tube.
Test the performance of other units during battle exercises.
Use an EXTORP.
EXTORP
Exercise Torpedol
Fulyl functional torpedo which contains telemtry module instead of a warhead.
Tests combat performance and guidance system
Used to practice firing at other units.
Telemetry firings.
Designed to test the torpedos hydrodynamic performacne.
A TM (telemtry Module).
What are interfaces of the torpedo systems?
CCS
EPG&D
HP Air
Veto
Weapon key Policy. What NAVORD?
Process by which keys are stowed, accounted for, issued, and controlled.
NAVORD 3136-4
Firing Keys
Required to fire the weapon
Maintenance Keys
Used for maintenance
Security keys
Used to control access to a weapon compartment, weapon system, or weapon control/maintenance pane.
Weapons keyboard, Inner, outer
Weapon keyboard contains all weapons keys. it consists of an inner and outer keyboard.
Firing keys are in the inner, maintenance is in the outer.
Who is responsible for the keyboards?
Weapons Officer
Where are the inner keyboard keys located in the 4th and 5th degrees of readiness?
CO’s safe
