| 摘要 |
The present disclosure provides a method for attaching a towed device to an aircraft, the towed device 5 comprising a supple support structure that deploys when towed. The method comprises providing an attachment cable secured to the towed device, having one end forming a closed loop and comprising a loop head. The method also comprises providing a first attachment 10 element secured to the loop head of the attachment cable and comprising first electrical connectors and providing a towing cable attached to the aircraft. Further, the method comprises providing a second attachment element secured to one end of the towing 15 cable, comprising second electrical connectors intended to cooperate with the first electrical connectors and placing the towed device on the ground. In addition, the method comprises using fasteners or guides to keep the loop head of the attachment cable above the ground. 20 The method also comprises flying over the attachment zone with the aircraft trailing the second attachment element, engaging the second attachment element in the loop of the attachment cable so as to bring the second attachment element in mechanical and electrical 25 cooperation with the first attachment element secured to the loop head. 8226837_1 (GHMatters) P103808.AU.2 |
