Tether Retraction Device
Abstract
The present invention relates to a tether retraction device having particular utility with multi-line towed arrays. A system for retrieving and deploying a multi-line towed array having a plurality of array lines has at least one tether joinable between two of the plurality of array lines. A tether retraction device is incorporated into at least one of the array lines for retracting the tether. Each tether retraction device has a tether take-up spool, and a spring driven drive means which causes the tether to wind onto the take-up spool when the array is towed at slow speeds and allows deployment of the tether from the take-up spool when tension in the tether caused by tow forces exceeds the spring force applied by the spring driven drive means.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADD019993
Entities
People
- Kimberly M. Cipolla
- Michael A. Bergeron
- Michael R. Williams
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy