Chinese scientists propose using 6G cellular networks to detect, identify, determine the speed and direction of enemy submarines

Sixth-generation communications can help detect submarines. This is the conclusion reached by Chinese scientists.

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Chinese specialists from the National University of Defence Technology conducted an experiment in the Yellow Sea. They published an article about it in the peer-reviewed journal Journal of Radars.

The experiment used a manipulator with a sensor sensitive in the terahertz range. A sound emitter was lowered into the sea water. It simulated the noise of the submarine's propulsion system. As it turned out, in clear weather, the sensor was able to detect ripples of 10-100 nm in height on the sea surface.

It is believed that such sensors can be integrated into unmanned aerial vehicles. The drones will be able to patrol the sea area and collect important data. The information obtained will make it possible to detect and identify the submarine, as well as determine its speed and direction of movement.

Source: scmp