Aloha Proof Module Design
Cabled Observatory
Mechanical Presentation
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
February 2006
Aloha Phase 1 Mechanical Systems
Main Assemblies:
Float Package
Proof Module
Cable Termination Frame
Bottom Line:
-Mechanicals have gone smoothly
-Manufacturing and testing complete
-Final assembly remains
-Quick tour or three main assemblies
Buoyancy Test
•Float allows for the retrieval
of the proof module .
•Link between termination frame
and proof module will be cut by
ROV.
Proof Module Electronics
Housing Assembly
Seawater
Return
Titanium Shackle
Strong-back
AT&T
MUX
Status:
-Manufacturing completed
-Passed pressure testing
-Partially assembled
UH Electronics
Endcap
(tube not shown)
Hydrophone
Proof Module Cable Termination Frame
Status:
-Manufacturing and tension testing complete
-Waiting for Tyco/ODI cable harness
for final assembly
Termination Frame Tension Test
-Frame is inverted inside railway
20Kpounds-Passed