Exemplary methods, systems and components disclosed herein provide propagation of light signals from an external source to a borehole mining mole which includes an optical/electric transducer configured to provide propulsive power for the borehole mining mole and its associated mineral prospecting tools. Some embodiments include one or more umbilicals connected from a remote source location to an onboard reel incorporated with the borehole mining mole. The umbilicals are spooled outwardly or inwardly from the onboard reel during traverse of the borehole mining mole along a path in an earthen environment.
申请公布号
AU2012315709(A1)
申请公布日期
2014.04.10
申请号
AU20120315709
申请日期
2012.09.28
申请人
ELWHA LLC
发明人
HYDE, RODERICK A.;ISHIKAWA, MURIEL Y.;KARE, JORDIN T.;MYHRVOLD, NATHAN P.;TEGREENE, CLARENCE T.;WHITMER, CHARLES;WOOD JR., LOWELL L.;WOOD, VICTORIA Y. H.