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    The taut wire position reference system uses a weighted clump on the seabed connected to the vessel by a tensioned wire to provide positional reference. It works by remembering the original wire length when deployed and then measuring wire angle to calculate position based on any extension or retraction relative to the fixed seabed clump. It can operate to 2000m depth and provides accurate positioning in moderate depths, but accuracy deteriorates in deep water. However, it has limitations such as short range, susceptibility to environmental factors, and potential for mechanical damage or fouling of the underwater wire.

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    The taut wire position reference system uses a weighted clump on the seabed connected to the vessel by a tensioned wire to provide positional reference. It works by remembering the original wire length when deployed and then measuring wire angle to calculate position based on any extension or retraction relative to the fixed seabed clump. It can operate to 2000m depth and provides accurate positioning in moderate depths, but accuracy deteriorates in deep water. However, it has limitations such as short range, susceptibility to environmental factors, and potential for mechanical damage or fouling of the underwater wire.

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    The taut wire position reference system uses a weighted clump on the seabed connected to the vessel by a tensioned wire to provide positional reference. It works by remembering the original wire length when deployed and then measuring wire angle to calculate position based on any extension or retraction relative to the fixed seabed clump. It can operate to 2000m depth and provides accurate positioning in moderate depths, but accuracy deteriorates in deep water. However, it has limitations such as short range, susceptibility to environmental factors, and potential for mechanical damage or fouling of the underwater wire.

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    HiPAP Family Brochure v3 Lowres

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    The taut wire position reference system uses a weighted clump on the seabed connected to the vessel by a tensioned wire to provide positional reference. It works by remembering the original wire length when deployed and then measuring wire angle to calculate position based on any extension or retraction relative to the fixed seabed clump. It can operate to 2000m depth and provides accurate positioning in moderate depths, but accuracy deteriorates in deep water. However, it has limitations such as short range, susceptibility to environmental factors, and potential for mechanical damage or fouling of the underwater wire.

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    Taut Wire Position Reference System

     Give a position reference relative to the clump weight

    1
    Light Weight Taut Wire principle

     Put clump on seabed


     reel switched to tension

    Wire
    sensor remembers wire length
    angle

    Measures p/s- f/a angles

    Water column pushes on wire


    Depressor
    weight
    Seabed

    Depth affects range of movement

    2
    Taut Wire principle

    3
    Deepwater Tautwire

    2000m limit
    3000m on drawing board
    4
    Control panel LTW Mk8-22

    MAIN
    SWITCH

    MOORING

    F1 F4 F7 F10 7 8 9

    F2 F5 F8 F11 4 5 6 DEL

    F3 F6 F9 F12 0 1 2 3 ENT

    MANUAL
    HOIST
    TON
    1.0
    % 100
    0.8
    0.6
    0.4 50

    0.2

    MOTOR MOTOR MANUAL


    CURRENT CURRENT LOWER

    6
    Moon Pool Taut Wire

    7
    Moon Pool Taut Wire principle

    Sense at hull
    Wire
    angle

    Measures same angles

    Wire all below surface

    Depressor
    weight Seabed
    8
    Horizontal T/W Mode of Operation

    Wire sags with increased distance

    10
    Horizontal T/W

    Connected

    Need assistance

    Have to disconnect

    12
    Gangway reference

    Same principle as
    Horizontal T/W

    Lost if disconnect

    13
    D.P.O. Checks
    The pressures, temperatures, and oil levels should
    be checked by watchman at frequent intervals.

    DPO should check before coming on watch.

    A book should be kept on the bridge showing the date of the last
    cropping and estimated wire length remaining.

    14
    Advantages
    High accuracy especially in moderate water depths.

    Good reliability (provided regular maintenance is carried


    out).
    Quick and easy to set up.

    No need of assistance from external sources to set up


    or operate.
    System is mechanical, so on board repair possible.

    Above water wire can be sighted and used as a visual


    check on vessel’s position. 15
    Disadvantages
    The system is of short range only, especially in shallow waters.
    Taut wire susceptible to strong tides, resulting in inaccuracies.
    Accuracy deteriorates in deep water.
    Maximum depth limitation, depending on type of system installed.
    Adversely affected by surface debris or ice conditions.
    Possibility of weight dragging, resulting in positional errors.
    Wire may be fouled by ROV, divers or any other underwater activity.
    Wire may provide obstruction to underwater operations.
    Possibility of weight landing on underwater hard ware – damage.
    System is not geographically referenced – relative positioning only.
    If the vessel needs to move, the taut wire must be re-plumbed.
    Susceptible to mechanical damage. i.e. frayed or broken wire/lost weight.
    Limitations in range due to bilge keel or other vessel structure limits.
    U/W wire cannot be eye-balled, thus fouling or other problems may not be apparent.
    Reliant on vessel main power and cooling. (Not normally connected to UPS).
    16
    Need to correct for pitch roll, either VRU or inclinometers, or a gimbal head

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