Duration
5 days
Frequency
1 course per year
Location
Submarine School, HMS Raleigh
IELTS
6.5
Aim
To train sonar rating the rudiments of LOFAR sonar analysis.
Course details
- DEMON and LOFAR principles
- Calculate blade and shaft data
- Cylinder Firing Rate (CFR), Crankshaft Rate (CSR), Engine Firing Rate (EFR), number of cylinders
- Diesel harmonics/reduction ratios
- Turbine rates/harmonics/reduction rates
- Auxiliaries, transients and torpedoes
- Make contact classification assessments
Students should be aware that some parts of the course will contain self taught computer based training packages (in English Language only).