Submerged platform structure for open ocean macroalgal farm syst

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1992-10-05

1994-05-10

Fox, David T.

Plant husbandry

Algae culture

119208, 119223, 119239, 405 21, 405 23, 405 24, A01G 700, A01H 1300, A01K 600, E02B 306

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053096720

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an open ocean farm structure for attachment of macroalgal plants. The farm structure is made up of linear elements connected with nodes to form a three dimensional truss. The linear elements are composed of tubes containing solid rods which are screw connected to the nodes. The ends of the tubes abut the nodes so that screwing the rods into the nodes puts the tubes in compression. The truss structure thus formed is strong and flexible. Because the truss structure is made of tubes having minimal cross-sectional area, the structure is relatively transparent to the forces of wave motion.

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