Accoustic Shock Waves as Torpedo defence

[Jezza]

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/mech-tech/mg18825205.800

Let's hope they can come up with a system that doesn't effect marine life


http://www.darpa.mil/ato/programs/curtain.htm

for more info.

[pepsi]

Couldn't it possibly damage the propellors? Although, i guess its better than being hit by a torpedo heh

[Jezza]

From what I've read it would be used on the side of the warship.