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The Trout's Acoustic Sensing
Modules are hydrodynamically shaped for low noise. Typically
seismic streamer modules are also positively buoyant, thus
compensating for the slight negative buoyancy of the
interconnecting electromechanical cable. Full ocean depth modules
are usually made slightly negatively buoyant. Multi-channel acoustic
modules are available, as are special modules designed for extreme
frequencies. Customer supplied sensors and telemetry are often
integrated into these modules and others.
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All
modules are hydrodynamically shaped to reduce flow noise and
create a quieter sensing environment along the length of the
entire streamer!
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A close-up of the Head-of-Array
Module (HAM). For most Trout arrays with 16 channels and above,
a HAM is used to protect the downstream electronics from RF and
other sources of electrical interference.
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The Tail Termination Module (TTM)
connects the end of the very strong electomechanical cable to a
"weak link" tail assembly.
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Drag Cone End of line! A drag
cone is often supplied at the end of the drag rope which follows
the TTM. A "weak link" attachment is provided for
additional tail rope, if required.
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The Buoyancy Modules can be put
in any array region where extra lift is desired including the
towed hydrophone array tail.
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