Operation and Hydrodynamic Evaluations of a Controlled-Depth Towed Depressor Designed to House a Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) Instrument System

Abstract

A controlled-depth cable-towed depressor designed to house a conductivity, temperature, depth (CTD) instrument system is described. Design considerations are discussed, and the results of basin and preliminary at-sea evaluations conducted to ensure hydrodynamic performance are presented. The evaluations indicate that the basic design objectives were satisfied. Detailed hydrodynamic performance predictions as well as operation and maintenance guidelines are included in Appendices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA097335

Entities

People

  • R. Knutson
  • R. Singleton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Calibration
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Depth Control
  • Electronics
  • Flaps (Control Surfaces)
  • Frequency
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Shape
  • Square Waves
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Surfaces

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Oceanography.