Free-Floating Altitude Stabilized System

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Abstract:

A free-floating altitude stabilized system is provided. Independently energizable wire coils are linearly aligned with one another in a vertical direction on a buoyant body. An induced magnetic field is generated by any of the wire coils that are energized. A float housing a magnet is coupled to the body in such a way that it is capable of independent movement relative thereto. A control system energizes a selected one or more of the wire coils in such a way the magnets magnetic field and wire coils induced magnetic field react with one another to generate movement of the float vertically in a direction that is the same as a vertical component of wave motion.

Author(s):
Beal, Terrence E.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application, Filed 5 Oct 2001
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-09 972 294
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*PATENT APPLICATIONS, *ALTITUDE, *FLOATING BODIES, STABILIZATION, MAGNETIC FIELDS, CONTROL SYSTEMS, WATER WAVES, BUOYANCY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering
Report Date:
2001 Oct 05
Creation Date:
2002 Apr 03