Tow Cable Termination Assembly
Abstract
A distributed fiber strength member tow cable termination assembly (DTCTA) having a strength member termination area which is spaced from a signal conductor termination area, and which includes a seal area having a plurality of sealing members is disclosed. The strength member termination area preferably includes a strength member termination wedge having a curved outer face which allows for higher termination efficiency. The strength member termination area and signal conductor termination area are distributed, or separated, a predetermined distance by an interface section, for example a length of hose. The separation of the strength member termination area from the signal conductor termination area allows for several improvements in the DTCTA not possible in the prior art due to the previous need to terminate the signal conductors co-located with the strength termination member.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADD020061
Entities
People
- Michael R. Wiliams
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy