AN ELECTROCHEMICAL RELEASE DEVICE
A reliable, low-cost deep ocean release device has been developed by the Deep Tow group of the Marine Physical Laboratory. Used as a remotely initiated anchor release for acoustic transponders, it has functioned reliably during ninety-two recalls at sea depths ranging from 500 to 5,000 meters. Battery activated anodic dissolution electrolysis severs a wire link in the device and releases a lever arrangement that secured the transponder to the anchor. (Author)
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Supplemental Notes:
- Available in Marine Technology Society Jnl., v8 n3 p40-41 Mar 74.
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Corporate Authors:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
California Marine Physical Laboratory
San Diego, CA United StatesOffice of Naval Research
Department of the Navy, 800 North Quincy Street
Arlington, VA United States 22217National Science Foundation
1800 G Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20550 -
Authors:
- Boegeman, D E
- Pavlicek, F V
- Publication Date: 1974-3
Media Info
- Pagination: 4 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Anchoring; Force
- Old TRIS Terms: Anchor forces
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00072540
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
- Report/Paper Numbers: MPL-U-35/73 Summ. Rpt.
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 19 1974 12:00AM