CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 



The results of this study indicate that a towed oceano- 

 graphic instrument system capable of measuring and recording 

 data from depths as great as 5000 feet is now possible. Cer- 

 tain problems remain to be solved; they are primarily of a 

 mechanical nature, however, and should be solved by a moderate 

 additional development and test program. 



It is felt that the inherent advantages and increased 

 capabilities offered by this concept justify a development 

 effort to produce an operational system. 



In concurrence with the majority of oceanographers con- 

 sulted, it is recommended that such developmental work be 

 directed toward the demonstration of feasibility of hydro- 

 mechanical specifications with minor emphasis on instrumen- 

 tation problems. It is further recommended that work be 

 initiated at an early date to resolve the few remaining 

 technical problems. 



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