Superconductors to be Installed on Navy Vessels

[rangerrebew]

Superconductors to be Installed on Navy Vessels
5/30/2019
By Connie Lee
 

Two of the Navy’s amphibious transport docks are scheduled to receive degaussing systems with superconductors.

A degaussing system is a device used to reduce a ship’s magnetic signature. The technology played a large role during World War II, when it was adopted to reduce the threat of German minefields.

Daniel McGahn, chairman, president and CEO of American Superconductor, said his company was awarded sole-source contracts to provide the systems for the Navy’s LPD-28 and LPD-30.

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/5/30/superconductors-to-be-installed-on-navy-vessels

[thackney]

When I read the title, I expected it was for a rail gun.

Interesting application.

[Elderberry]

Is this for a modern "Philadelphia Experiment"?

[Free Vulcan]

Is this for a modern "Philadelphia Experiment"?

Exactly what popped in my head.

[Smokin Joe]

When I read the title, I expected it was for a rail gun.

Interesting application.

I did, too.