The present invention relates to the field of marine towing operations for marine seismic survey systems and seismic data gathering. More specifically, the present invention relates to seismic sources and receiver sensor cables, streamers, floats etc., that have means for adjusting and keeping a desired position in an array during a tow behind a vessel. The apparatus comprises a body (10) with means for being towed behind a vessel, means for connecting with and supporting and steering submerged marine seismic equipment laterally in the water and means for remote control from vessel. The body (10) of the apparatus has a forward positioned float unit (16) with an elongated rear float (12) hinged at the rear of the forward float. The forward float unit has vertical wings (18, 18′) with means for adjusting angle of attack in water.


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    Title :

    Steering of marine equipment towed by a vessel by float with wings


    Contributors:
    ERIK GODØY (author)

    Publication date :

    2024-02-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G01V Geophysik , GEOPHYSICS / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS




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