METHOD OF MAKING A CABLE MOUNTED MAGNETOSTRICTIVE LINE HYDROPHONE

Abstract

A flexible magnetostrictive hydrophone assembly carried by a multiconductorable and including at least one sleeve-like flexible hydrophone unit secured in place along the cable. The sleeve-like hydrophone unit has a flexible tubular support core dimensioned for a sliding fit on the cable. The tubular core is a sandwich constructed for pressure release. The core carries a helically coiled magnetostrictive flexible ribbon and a continuous length flexible conductor arranged toroidally around the ribbon helix. The ends of the toroidal conductor are connected to two conductors of the cable and the combination is hermetically sealed.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Inventor

• 1DAVID E. PARKER