Electromagnetic survey system having tow assembly with attitude adjustment
US10252801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/165
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tow assembly for airborne geophysical surveying that comprises a frame incorporating geophysical surveying equipment; and a suspension assembly for suspending the frame from an aircraft. The suspension assembly has a plurality of suspension ropes connected to the frame at spaced apart connection points for suspending the frame from an aircraft. Lengths of the suspension ropes are adjustable with respect to at least four of the connection points to adjust an attitude of the frame during flight.
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