Sonar systems and sonar methods that use a tow body having a towed acoustic projector for which an orientation can be changed while being towed

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9001623
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13312048

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A tow body and associated method have an acoustic projector that can be rotated about a vertical plane while the tow body is being towed through the water. In some embodiments, the tow body and method allow the tow body to be coupled to a tow cable while the tow cable is being towed through the water and under tension.

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  • RAYTHEON COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brogan, Patrick M Bristol, US 5 33
Gonzalez, Michael A Portsmouth, US 18 95
Pedro, Arthur J Narragansett, US 1 3
Ricci, Joseph Bristol, US 1 3
Rosche, Gregory S North Kingstown, US 2 6
Sharp, David A Newport, US 11 111
Sturges, James R Tiverton, US 12 114

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