OPERATING PROFILE
Control:	Manual and/or computer control with real-time communications
Depth Range:	100m or less and is function of tow speed, cable, weight, and wing size
Control Modes:	Constant depth, height above bottom, constant undulation, varying undulation, and maximum number of undulations
Towing Speed:	1 to 12 knots typical
Dive / Climb Speed:	Independently adjustable

ENGINEERING DETAILS
Flight control:	Hand Control Module for limited manual operation plus user owned PC and LTV software or (OPTION) Control Command Module with active screen system in a protective case and the LTV software installed.
Data used for control:	Wing angle, vehicle depth, GPS, and echo sounder depth
Power:	LTV power module 120/220 AC in, 30VDC out, max.1A
Materials:	Welded stainless steel frame, towing yoke; composite wings, PVC tail

SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Winch with slip ring assembly:	For ease of cable deployment/recovery. Not required for short cable lengths and safety clutch system.
Cable:	Faired, 9 mm diameter Vectran with 10 conductors.  Standard suggested length is 150 m for operations to 50 m.
Safety Tow System:	Reduces sudden increase in towing loads and provides a means of safely anchoring the towing line to the boat while towing.
Computer:	Suggested minimum configuration is a PC Notebook with Pentium or better processor, active matrix display, 2 standard serial and/or USB ports, 800M hard drive, and a CD-ROM drive.
Navigation:	GPS / Depth sounder combination. Multiplexed NMEA 0183 data is used by the AcrobatTM Control PC for horizontal tow body position and altitude off the bottom display.

In view of our continual improvement, the designs and specifications of our products may vary from those described. Acrobat is a Trade Mark of Sea Sciences, Inc.