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What size of induced magnetic field strength were the torpedoes homing in on and how were they detecting it?
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Rothiemurchus said:What size of induced magnetic field strength were the torpedoes homing in on and how were they detecting it?
Old magnetic sensing Torpedos refer to a type of torpedo used in the early 20th century that relied on magnetic sensors to detect and track their targets.
These torpedos worked by using a magnetic sensor to detect the magnetic field of a ship's hull. The torpedo would then use this information to adjust its course and follow the target.
The main advantage of using magnetic sensing torpedos was their ability to track a target without relying on visual contact. This made them particularly useful in low visibility conditions or against stealthy targets.
These torpedos were eventually replaced by more advanced technologies, such as sonar, which offered better accuracy and reliability. Magnetic sensing torpedos were also vulnerable to interference from the Earth's magnetic field.
While magnetic sensing torpedos are no longer used in military applications, some modern research is being done on using magnetic sensors for underwater navigation and mapping. However, these applications are still in the early stages of development.