May 27, 2009 by E - The Environmental Magazine
Filed under Earth and Environment, Life, The Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that military sonar exercises actually kill marine wildlife?  – John Slocum, Newport, RIÂ
Unfortunately for many whales, dolphins and other marine life, the use of underwater sonar (short for sound navigation and ranging) can lead to injury and even death. Sonar systems-first developed by the U.S. Navy to detect enemy submarines-generate slow-rolling [...]
January 4, 2008 by Blast Magazine Newsroom
Filed under Sidebars
Scene 1
It can’t be 0630 yet, XO, what’s up?
You handle it, XO, I’m beat
Have someone bring it to me
Dismissed, wheeler, and have the XO come to my cabin
This is as serious as it gets XO, take a look at this
How she got out is anyone’s guess….
Scene 2
I want you supervising sonar, Mr. Foster. Drag a [...]
January 4, 2008 by John M. Guilfoil
Filed under Computer Games, Retro, Reviews, Science and Technology
The most complete writeup of the 1995 cinematic submarine simulator you will ever come across. We’ve included the original readme, glossary of terms and even a walkthrough.
January 4, 2008 by Blast Magazine Newsroom
Filed under Sidebars
This is the original glossary of terms from the 1995 PC game Silent Steel. These terms are only valid for the video game and should not be taken as scientific.
1-MC: The ship-wide intercom system aboard U.S. submarines.
Acoustic Beacon or Generator: A noisemaker.
Acoustic Homing: Modern torpedoes use either acoustic homing or wire guidance. An [...]
