Communication float

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Buoy

Marker buoy

C367S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07874886

ABSTRACT:
A communication float for an oceanographic instrument, such as a profiler, comprising an elongated buoyant float, connected at one to the instrument by means of a neutrally buoyant communication cable, and having an antenna mounted on the other end. The float is ballasted to float at an angle such that the antenna extends from the water when the float is on the surface of the water, and whereby the float is oriented substantially vertically when submerged. The communication float is configured to provide minimal effects on the profiler instrument for either the submerged or floating mode, and to maintain transmission while subjected to wave action on the ocean.

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