Thermodynamic device for reducing target strength

摘要

A device for deflecting acoustic waves for an object in a liquid environment includes a power source located in the object. A heating grid and a cooling grid are positioned about the object in the liquid environment such that the heating grid is located between the object and the cooling grid. A heat pump is joined the power source, the heating grid and the cooling grid. The heat pump is capable of removing heat from said cooling grid and adding heat to said heating grid.

主权项

1. A device for deflecting acoustic waves for an object in a liquid environment comprising:
a power source located in the object; a heating grid positioned around the object and in the liquid environment and being capable of producing heat; a cooling grid positioned around the object and in the liquid environment such that said heating grid is located between the object and said cooling grid, said cooling grid being capable of absorbing heat; and a heat pump joined to said power source, said heating grid and said cooling grid, said heat pump being capable of removing heat from said cooling grid and adding heat to said heating grid.