VESSEL-TOWED MULTIPLE SENSOR SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A towed attraction/emulation/response alteration (AERA) system comprising:
a control center comprising an input and output interface system; a winch system coupled to the input and output interface system; a first tow cable coupled to the winch system that comprises a fiber optic cable, said first tow cable further comprises a plurality of flotation or support sections spaced apart adapted to support the first tow cable; a first towed AERA body coupled to said first tow cable configured to receive control signals and power through said first tow cable, said first towed AERA body comprises at least a first emitter operable to emit a first plurality of signals, wherein said first towed AERA body comprises a support section operable to support said first towed AERA body above or within a fluid, wherein said first towed AERA body comprises a second control system that is in communication with said first control system, said second control system is operable to control said first emitter based on inputs from said first controls system or based on predetermined instructions; a second tow cable comprising second fiber optic cable extending from said first towed AERA body, said second two cable is coupled to said second control system; and a second towed AERA body comprising a second emitter that is operable to either be towed above or on said fluid or underneath said fluid and is configured to receive control signals and power from said second control system.