System for the exploration and inspection of sea beds by means of a vessel having an external power supply system
US3987745A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 1975 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C11/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a system comprising at the end of a first support and towing cable a first underwater vessel which may or may not be automatically stabilized in altitude relative to the sea bed, whereby from the said first vessel passes a second cable towed by a second stabilized self-propelling underwater vessel which is remotely controlled and carries detection instruments, whereby the first cable is a towing cable and whereby these two cables transmit power generated on the surface craft, remote control signals from the second vessel and detection signals from the second vessel.
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