Apparatus and method for bubble shielding towed marine cable

Details Apparatus and method for bubble shielding towed marine cable Apparatus and method for bubble shielding towed marine cable

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Lobo, Ian J. (Department: 3662)

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Offshore prospecting

C367S153000, C367S154000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06982926

ABSTRACT:
A cable for towing marine devices is disclosed. The cable includes a strength member and at least one conduit associated with the strength member. The conduit has apertures therein at selected locations along the conduit. The apertures are adapted to conduct gas from a source into water in which the cable is disposed. Also disclosed is a method for improving the flow of a cable through water. The method includes releasing a gaseous bubble stream proximate an outer surface of said cable while the water is moving relative to the cable.

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