What is ALMDS?
Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) The mission of ALMDS is to detect, classify and localize floating and near-surface moored mines.
What is AN AES 1?
The AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) detects, classifies and localizes near-surface, moored sea mines, utilizing Streak Tube Imaging Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR).
What does ALMDS stand for?
Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) The mission of ALMDS is to detect, classify and localize floating and near-surface moored mines.
When was ALMDS approved by the Navy Acquisition Executive?
The Navy Acquisition Executive approved the ALMDS for entry into the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the acquisition process on 18 April 18 2000. At that time, the Navy Acquisition Executive ensured that the ALMDS production quantities were fully funded based on the best information available.
How does The ALMDS work?
The ALMDS uses pulsed laser light and streak tube receivers housed in an external equipment pod to image the entire near-surface volume potentially containing mines. ALMDS is capable of day or night operations without stopping to stream out or recover equipment and without towing any equipment in the water.
What is an/aes-1 ALMDS?
It is based on the development of new organic mine countermeasure (OMCM) systems that will allow naval forces to maneuver in mined waters without an operational pause. The AN/AES-1 ALMDS will be among the initial airborne OMCM systems fielded. The mission of ALMDS is to detect, classify and localize floating and near-surface moored mines.