Paravane increased lift, towing system and method
US8997675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/3817
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and a marine towing system for towing streamers or sources. The towing system includes a connecting line; a first paravane connected to the connecting line, wherein the connecting line is configured to connect the first paravane to a vessel; a spur line connected to the first paravane and configured to provide a tension to maintain streamers apart from each other; and a second paravane connected to the connecting line, between the first paravane and the vessel. The second paravane is configured to increase an angle (α4) between the connecting line and the spur line.
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