COMPACT HIGH-POWER DC-DC CONVERTER FOR NAVY NON-EXPLOSIVE ACOUSTIC SOURCES

This Phase II is to develop a compact low cost DC-DC converter for SEA sonobuoy sparker modules, implement the converter into sparker modules in an appropriate form factor, and conduct demonstration sea tests. Phase II addresses increased conversion efficiency and power density, based on Phase I results. The initial task addresses technology improvements identified in Phase I, leading to the development of a specification for a new SEA buoy and prototype development. The converter will then be packaged and integrated into sparker modules and tested both in the laboratory and at sea. The development work will lead to a prototype SEA sparker.