Sock shaped internal strength member for towed arrays

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1987-07-30

1997-09-30

Eldred, J. Woodrow

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Offshore prospecting

367154, 1741015, G01V 138

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056732350

ABSTRACT:
An elongate towed acoustic array is improved by the inclusion of a speciflly configured tensile load bearing strength member disposed within a hose-shaped sheath. The member has a plurality of longitudinally extending high strength cords formed of braids or strands of high tensile strength fibers. The cords are held in a longitudinal juxtaposed relationship by a transverse weave to define a hollow interior for non-compressively containing sensor elements. Thusly configured, the strength member possess a softness and flexibility that does not create damage inducing crimps while not overly interfering with the sensors' acoustic sensing capabilities. The hose-shaped sheath contains the tubular-shaped strength member in a non-compressive relationship to reduce the problems normally associated with flow noise. The cords are braided together in an eye-splice where they are wrapped about towing pins so that the cords' tensile strength is not compromised at the point of attachment. Optionally, a twill weave is used to hold the longitudinal cords in their juxtaposed relationship to assure softness and flexibility for the wall of the strength member.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4402064 (1983-08-01), Miller et al.
patent: 4641288 (1987-02-01), MGowen et al.

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