Hydraulic Activated Toroidal Aperture Generation System
Abstract
A hydraulically activated device for spacing plural towed 7 lines includes a toroidal and inflatable tube member defining an 8 aperture in an opening of the toroid shape. A plurality of 9 connectors each secure a corresponding one of the plural towed 10 lines to the toroidal and inflatable tube member. The toroidal 11 and inflatable tube member is inflated with sea water to a 12 predetermined volumetric configuration suitable to an operating 13 speed range of the towed lines and upon inflation will space the 14 towed lines in a three-dimensional arrangement therearound. A 15 sheath may also be formed around the toroidal and inflatable tube 16 member, the sheath being formed in cross section as a tear drop 17 or similar streamlined shape.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 20, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADD020042
Entities
People
- Kimberly M. Cipolla
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center