A system and a method are provided to accurately track the trajectory of
high-speed underwater objects. A number of hoops with means for
controlling the buoyancy thereof are aligned on a range in the
anticipated path of the high speed projectile. The hoops are sufficiently
large relative to the size of the projectile and anticipated path. Each
hoop contains a number of independent hydrophones. The signals from the
hydrophones may be analyzed to accurately determine position and track of
an underwater projectile along the plane of each hoop. The system may be
used as a fixed range or as a mobile range in a remote location.