CPC G01V 1/202 (2013.01) [G01V 1/38 (2013.01); G01V 2210/1293 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A bulkhead connector for an acoustic array, said bulkhead connector comprising:
a forward bulkhead assembly with a forward bulkhead device containing a first electrical connector having first end connections for wires and optical fibers of the acoustic array with said forward bulkhead assembly having a clamshell-style ring with a locking feature, said ring split with two half circular pieces on opposite sides of said forward bulkhead device and a locking ring as part of said locking feature; and
an aft bulkhead assembly with an aft bulkhead device containing a second electrical connector having second end connections for the wires and optical fibers of the acoustic array;
wherein said locking ring is capable of connecting said forward bulkhead assembly with said aft bulkhead assembly.
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