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Towed Articulated Housing For Geophysical MeasurementsSnakelike articulated string of rigid shells towed by helicopter, boat, kite or balloon, carries scientific instruments over land and sea surfaces. Nested shells connected to internal chain by bolt covered by preceding cone. String articulates readily to negotiate obstacles, but locally stiff to lie across a narrow crevasse.
Document ID
19920000521
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Burke, James D.
(Caltech)
Cantrell, James
(Utah State Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 16
Issue: 9
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-17656
Accession Number
92B10521
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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