Accession Number:

AD0856220

Title:

Development of Tow Cables for AN/ASQ-81 Helicopter Towed MAD

Descriptive Note:

Phase rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AERO-ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• DiLorenzo, I. H.

Report Date:

1969-07-14

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

Five non-magnetic tow cable samples were evaluated for electrical and physical characteristics. The best tow cable had preformed and post-stressed armor made of silver plated beryllium copper and made use of teflon insulation for the electrical conductors.

Descriptors:

• *TOWING CABLES
• *MAGNETOMETERS
• ARMOR
• FLIGHT TESTING
• MANUFACTURING
• COPPER ALLOYS
• HELICOPTERS
• MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTION
• COAXIAL CABLES
• ELECTRICAL INSULATION
• ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE
• SILVER
• PLATING
• BERYLLIUM ALLOYS

Subject Categories:

• Magnetic and Electric Field Detection and Detectors

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE