A Novel Concept for the Rapid Deployment of Electric Power Cables. Phase 1.
Abstract
The report covers the research & analysis required to establish the feasibility of a concept to design and demonstrate a system for rapidly deploying and retrieving electric power cables by launching the cables through the air. The TOW missile is the optimum deployment vehicle for transporting one end of the cable toward the tactical position that requires power. The approach effectively neutralizes both man-made and naturally occurring deployment obstacles, e.g. nuclear, biological chemical environment, combat zone, impassable topography (deep ravine, steep cliff, etc.), open hostile areas (marshes, lakes, and rivers). The deployment range is estimated to be 500 to 1000 ft. The retrieval can be accomplished by a robotic device that automatically cleans, disconnects, coils, packages and covers fifty foot lengths of cable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA182476
Entities
People
- Thomas F. Callahan