Hydraulic Activated Spreader Arm Aperture Generation System
Abstract
A spreader arm aperture generation system for use with a towed array is provided. The spreader arm aperture generation system broadly comprises a plurality of lines and a plurality of hydraulically activated, inflatable tubes for generating horizontal and vertical separation among the lines. Each of the tubes is filled with seawater to a desired pressure to achieve the desired horizontal and vertical line separation. Preferably, each of the tubes is formed from a high strength woven fabric.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 20, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADD020048
Entities
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center