FREDRICK G HOUGLAND
Engineering in Angola, KS

License number
Massachusetts 38855
Issued Date
Jul 27, 1995
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1996
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Angola, KS 67337
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Monitor For And Method Of Deploying Anchor Lines For Off Shore Platforms

US Patent:
4755947, Jul 5, 1988
Filed:
Mar 3, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/835728
Inventors:
Steve A. Braschler - Coffeyville KS
Fredrick G. Hougland - Coffeyville KS
Assignee:
Parmac, Inc. - Coffeyville KS
International Classification:
G05D 1501, G06F 1546, B63B 2150
US Classification:
364432
Abstract:
A method and apparatus, utilizing a computer are utilized to control the placement of an anchor, and its associated anchor line for proper payout, deployment and ultimate placement of the anchor, depending upon the contour of the sea bottom and to maintain a desired catenary curvature that prevents the anchor line from dragging the sea bottom and further prevents undue strain upon the anchor chain beyond its safe tension force.