Anchor containing a self deploying mooring system and method...

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)

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Anchoring arrangement

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07963242

ABSTRACT:
An anchor holds a variety of mooring system elements, including processor-controlled cable brakes, prior to deployment of the anchor. The anchor is configured to automatically deploy the elements of the mooring system into a desired underwater configuration. A method of deploying an ocean anchor includes controlling cable brakes and results in the elements of the mooring system being deployed into a desired underwater configuration.

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