- H Y D R O D Y N A M I C - D E P R E S S O R - R A Y-
A simple and reliable device for effective use of underwa.ter
towed vehicles. A hydrodynamic force generated on the wing
presses down tow cable and towed body. In fact the RAY depressor
is a towed vehicle with design similar to a well known V-wing.
Advantages of the RAY depressor could be summarized below:
- stable three dimensional motion characteristics
- easy and simple operation
- streamlined shape
- simplicity of design
- universality
The depressor could be used as a tow-fish for various kinds
of oceanographic and hydroacoustic equipment. Options include
addition of active rudder or ailerons for increasing of
maneuverability and effective observation area.
Options:
active rudder or ailerons
streamlined, equipment protection covers
GDANSK UNIVERSITY of TECHNOLOGY, FACULTY
OF OCEAN ENGINEERING & SHIP TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT of SHIP DESIGN and SUBSEA ROBOTICS
80-233 Gdańsk, ul.Narutowicza 11/12, Poland
ph. (48 58) 347 19 91, fax: (+48 58) 347 26 99, e-mali: sek8oce@pg.gda.pl
A simple and reliable device for effective use of underwa.ter
towed vehicles. 
