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www.thalesgroup.com THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION IN SONAR TRAINING. A highly realistic simulation of submarine acoustic signatures Delivers superior acoustic performances while maintaining the advantages of a lightweight target The most Competitive target for ASW simulation exercises ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE CALAS Acoustic autonomous target for ASW training PEDIGREE The combination of expertise from Thales and from the French Navy has enabled CALAS to operate successfully in navies across the world for over 20 years. @ Thierry Amerio
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the ultimate solution in sonar training. a highly realistic simulation of submarine acoustic signatures Delivers superior acoustic performances while maintaining the advantages of a lightweight target the most Competitive target for asW simulation exercises
ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE
CALASAcoustic autonomous target for ASW training
PEDIGREEthe combination of expertise from thales and from the French navy has enabled Calas to operate successfully in navies across the world for over 20 years.
@ Thierry Amerio
France: T h a l e s U n d e r w a t e r S y s t e m s S A S - 525 r o u t e d e s Do l i n e s , 06903 soph i a an t i po l i s ; +33 ( 0 )4 92 96 30 00 UK: T h a l e s U n d e r w a t e r S y s t e m s L t d - o c e a n h o u s e , te m p l e c o m b e , s o m e r s e t B a 8 o D h ; + 4 4 ( 0 ) 1 9 6 3 3 7 0 5 5 1 Austra l ia : T h a l e s A u s t r a l i a L t d - 274 V i c t o r i a rd , ryda lme r e , new sou t h Wa l e s 2116 ; +61 ( 0 )2 9848 3500 [email protected]
ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE
CALASAcoustic autonomous target for ASW training
FEATURES• Recoverable & Reusable target • Lightweight and Man portable• Programmable missions and patterns• Safety features and Emergency stop• Passive signatures• True echo repeater (Active Mode) • Passive, Active & Combined modes• Data recording for debriefing
BENEFITS• Fully compliant with low frequency modern sonars• True Echo Repeater, Realistic at sea training• Easy to operate• No specific infrastructure needed on board the ship• CALAS can be shared by a fleet• Low life cycle cost (reusable target)• Environment friendly (recoverable target)
SPECIFICATIONSSize and Weight: length: 1.98 m (78 inches)
Diameter: 15 cm (6 inches) mass: 32 kg (70 lb)
Speed: 4 -12 knotsEndurance: 4 hours Operating Depth: up to 300 m (1000 ft)
APPLICATIONS• CALAS generates acoustic signatures of submarines• CALAS enables Training of ASW sonar operators for:
- Submarines- Surface ships - Sonobuoys- Helicopters - ASW aircrafts
LAUNCH & RECOVERYLow Turnover Period: • Quick and easy launch & Recovery operations • Quick and easy second training operations
LOCALISATION & TRACKING• Night & Day operations • Advanced radio recovery system
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