Apparatus and method for bubble shielding towed marine cable
US6982926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T70/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable for towing marine devices is disclosed. The cable includes a strength member and at least one conduit associated with the strength member. The conduit has apertures therein at selected locations along the conduit. The apertures are adapted to conduct gas from a source into water in which the cable is disposed. Also disclosed is a method for improving the flow of a cable through water. The method includes releasing a gaseous bubble stream proximate an outer surface of said cable while the water is moving relative to the cable.
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