Vessel-towed multiple sensor systems and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9958544
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15075084

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An embodiment can include a vessel-towed system that includes a first towing/communication interface system, e.g., a first tow cable with a fiber optic system, and spaced apart buoys for supporting the first tow cable. A first mobile structure including a first control system and first type of emitter, e.g., an attraction system, is connected to the first tow cable. A second mobile structure is provided that can include an underwater towed emitter such as an audio emulation system. The first and second emitters can be configured emit a first and second plurality of emissions for inducing a receiving entity response. The second mobile structure is coupled with the first mobile structure with a second tow cable that comprises another fiber optic cable. An automated response or manual control systems can be provided on the towing vessel and the first mobile structure adapted to operate the first and second emitters.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ONE LIBERTY CENTER 875 N RANDOLPH STREET CODE BDCC ARLINGTON VA 22203-1995

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lanham, Robert S Bedford, US 2 9
Stocke,, Jr William R Bloomington, US 3 14

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