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Military / Maritime

Maritime Applications

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Following the attack on the USS Cole in 2000, LRAD Corporation created the acoustic hailing and warning device (AHD) market by developing its proprietary long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) technology and products. LRAD resolves uncertain situations and potentially saves lives on both sides of the device by combining powerful voice commands and deterrent tones with focused acoustic output to clearly transmit highly intelligible instructions and warnings well beyond 3000 meters.

What makes LRAD unique is its ability to transmit messages with exceptional voice intelligibility and tonal clarity in a highly directional beam, even over significant ambient noise. LRAD's directionality reduces the risk of exposing nearby personnel or peripheral bystanders to harmful audio levels.

LRAD 100X used for anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and the in the Gulf of Aden

LRAD 100X used for anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and the in the Gulf of Aden

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force using LRAD RX onboard Military Ship Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force using LRAD 100X onboard Military Helicopter

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) utilizing an LRAD Solution for both air and sea applications


USS Peleliu USS Peleliu
"Overall , I am quite satisfied with the utility of the LRAD. I think it has value due to its ability to focus a clear warning on an ambiguous target, making the difficult decision regarding hostile intent a touch easier."

LRAD 1000XLewis & Clark Lewis & Clark
Repelled Pirate Attack 2000 yards. Once shipboard lookouts spotted the two suspected pirate skiffs, Lewis and Clark conducted evasive maneuvers and increased speed to elude the pirates. The ship's embarked security team also used a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) to issue verbal warnings to the approaching skiffs.
"The actions taken by Lewis and Clark were exactly what the U.S. Navy has been recommending to prevent piracy attacks - for both commercial and military vessels."
- Captain Steve Kelley, Commander, Task Force 53

"The security team also did well. Under fire, the charged fire hoses to keep the pirates from boarding, they assisted passengers to get them inside the skin of the ship, and they deployed LRAD. The Security Officer was particularly enthusiastic about the performance of LRAD, and in his opinion it saved the day."
- CO USS Gonzales

MSDF destroyer Harusame MSDF destroyer Harusame
August 5, 2009, the Harusame sighted a suspicious small boat approximately 3.5 nautical miles off its starboard bow in the north-north-west direction. The Harusame hailed the vessel using a long range acoustic device (LRAD) and launched its on-board helicopter to verify the status of the boat.




LRAD Products Enable:

  • Longer stand-off distances for increased asset protection
  • Larger coverage with fewer personnel
  • Determination of intent of groups or individuals from extended distances
  • Enforcement of safety zones for maritime vessels

7th Transportation Group Report to USCG:
"In all cases, when the TSV employed the LRAD in a: NL, vessel identification/intent, force protection mode, or hailing an escort, they always had a positive response on it's operation and capability. Hailing at ranges of up to 1300 yards to an escort vessel is no problem."

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