The patent application discloses a tow body that is provided with an attachment point to connect to a tow cable. The attachment point is positioned nominally at a nonzero angle relative to the length of the tow body. Propulsion components of the body generate thrust. The body is capable of accepting electric power for a propulsion motor within the body. The motor provides the power for the propeller or other propulsion equipment. The power for the motor can also be provided by a tow cable. The addition of forward thrust by the propeller decreases cable scope (the need for long lengths of cable) and required winch volume for storing the cable.
Propelled Tow Body
2008
18 pages
Report
No indication
English
Marine Engineering , Electric & Ion Propulsion , Ordnance , Patent applications , Electric propulsion , Towed bodies , Underwater propulsion , Towing cables , Volume , Length , Lightweight , Electric power , Deep depth , Winches , Electric cables , Propulsion system components , Attachment , Drag , Thrust , Marine propellers , Propellable tow bodies , Forward thrust , Lightweight handling system , Cable scope , Winch volume , Cable length
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