System for underwater exploration using a submerged device having local production of electrical energy and towed by a surface vessel
US11673637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for underwater exploration using a submerged device towed by a surface vessel, the submerged device being connected to the vessel by a towing line and including equipment supplied by the electricity, characterized in that the submerged device includes at least one device for the local production of electrical energy, the device being an electric hydrogenerator and in that the towing line has no electrical supply cable connecting the vessel to the submerged device.
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