Patent ID: 8347805

Claim:
A paravane system comprising: a float configured to provide a buoyant force to the paravane system when the paravane system is at least partially submerged; a first frame that has a first long dimension, the first frame comprising: a first tow point; a first trolley medially disposed relative to the first frame, the first trolley configured to translate along the first long dimension; a first link coupled between the first tow point and the first trolley; a second trolley distally disposed on the relative to the first frame, the second configured to translate along the first long dimension, and second trolley defining a second tow point; and a second link coupled between the first trolley and the second trolley; a second frame comprising: a third tow point; and a fourth tow point; a plurality of diverter plates coupled between flue first frame and the second frame; and a first linear actuator coupled between the first frame and the first trolley, the first linear actuator configured to selectively change location of the first tow point and the second tow point relative to the first frame during periods of time when the paravane system is moving through water.