Patent ID: 7404370

Claim:
A paravane for a marine seismic survey system, comprising: a float; at least one diverter operatively coupled to the float, the diverter configured to redirect flow of water past the paravane with respect to a direction of motion of the paravane through water; a steering device associated with the paravane, the steering device configured to controllably redirect the flow of water so as to control an amount of lateral force generated by the paravane; a bridle having cables coupled at one end thereof to a plurality of spaced apart positions about the cross sectional area of the paravane, part of the positions disposed proximate a front of the paravane, another part of the positions disposed proximate an aft end of the paravane, the front coupled cables coupled at the other ends thereof to a forward node, the aft cables coupled at the other ends thereof to an aft node, the forward node and aft node coupled to opposite ends of a node lead in line; and means for adjusting a coupling point of the lead in line to one end of a tow rope, the other end of the tow rope functionally coupled to a tow vessel, the coupling point adjustable between the two ends of the lead in line.