Lift-based acoustic source

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United States of America

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16815055

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A lift based acoustic source is towable in an undersea environment by a towing vessel. A controller provides a combined lift control signal and an acoustic source signal. A control cable is joined between the towing vessel and a towed depressor having an active lift control system. The combined signal is used to control the towed depressor active lift control system. The towed depressor lift fluctuates in response to the source signal to generate the undersea acoustic signal. A hydrophone or hydrophone array can be provided for measuring the generated acoustic signal for feedback and monitoring.

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAAS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC 20515

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Ruffa, Anthony A Hope Valley, US 82 540

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