Buoyancy control systems and methods for submersible objects

Buoyancy control systems and methods for submersible objects

A buoyancy control system comprises a housing and first and second pistons movably supported by the housing. In a shallow mode, displacement of the first piston alters a buoyancy of the buoyancy control system. In a deep mode, displacement of the first and second pistons alters the buoyancy of the b...

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Hauptverfasser: IMLACH JOSEPH, DEVOLL TRACY D, FARLEY PAUL J
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
MINE-LAYING
MINE-SWEEPING
OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS ON VESSELS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS
SUBMARINES
TRANSPORTING
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Zusammenfassung:A buoyancy control system comprises a housing and first and second pistons movably supported by the housing. In a shallow mode, displacement of the first piston alters a buoyancy of the buoyancy control system. In a deep mode, displacement of the first and second pistons alters the buoyancy of the buoyancy control system.