Electro-Optical Coaxial Tow Cable.
Abstract
An improved marine tow cable is disclosed having both coaxial electronic and fiber optic data transmission capabilities wherein the coaxial core conductors are positioned at the neutral axis or center line of the cable with the coaxial shield conductor circumscribing a dielectric material therebetween. Embedded within the dielectric material matrix, separating the core conductors and the shield conductor, are fiber optic transmitters helically circumscribing the core conductors. Surrounding the electro-optical assembly is a watertight jacket and a protective armor cover to carry the tensile forces imparted to the cable during towing operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 19, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADD016093
Entities
People
- Peter E. Seaman
- Thomas Stottlemeyer
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy