Accession Number:
ADD014868
Title:
Electrical Conductor Detector.
Descriptive Note:
Patent, Filed 3 Aug 73, patented 12 Feb 91,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1991-02-12
Pagination or Media Count:
5.0
Abstract:
Apparatus is disclosed for detecting partially submerged wires and determining the location of the above water portion thereof by injecting into the submerged portion a radio frequency electrical signal, and utilizing radio direction finders to obtain a fix on the resulting radiating above water portion. An insulation cutting probe is used, and a radio frequency injection signal generator is described that minimizes power loss to the water medium.
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Subject Categories:
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment