Signature management

Ultra has a world-leading capability in the modelling, measurement and control of ships’ magnetic signatures. This capability, available at both PMES and EMS Development Corporation, allows Ultra’s customers to minimise the magnetic and electric profile of a vessel.

– modelling

Ultra can model and predict the magnetic and electric signature of a ship’s design. Both EMS Development Corporation and PMES can work with the ship’s designer to optimise the placement of de-gaussing coils and to minimise system weight and cost of installation.

– sensors

PMES supplies a range of magnetic sensors with uses that include magnetic ranges, heading reference systems, towed arrays and unmanned air and underwater vehicles. PMES also manufactures gradiometers for on-board closed loop degaussing of naval vessels as well as electric field sensors for underwater use.

– degaussing systems

Both EMS Development Corporation and PMES supply on-board automatic degaussing systems to continuously minimise a ship’s signature so as to prevent the triggering of magnetic influence mines that may litter coastal waters in times of war. The ship’s electric field can similarly be minimised.

– measurement ranges

PMES is a leading supplier of underwater fixed and portable multi-influence signature measurement range systems. Influences measured include magnetic, electric, acoustic and pressure. The ranges are suitable for use in the open ocean and in shallow water applications such as at harbour entrances.

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