Float steering system

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1984-10-03

1988-02-16

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Ships

Towing or pushing

Towing by means of cable

114244, 114245, B63G 814

Patent

active

047247886

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for towing and steering a seismic subarray from onboard a tow vessel. The outboard reach of the seismic subarray, relative to the vessel, is controlled by an adjustable bridle connected to the seismic subarray, and turning of the subarray in coordination with turning of the vessel is done using both the bridle and a rudder located at the rear of the seismic subarray.

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