Healy - Expendable Oceanographic Probes
Date Last Modified: February 6, 2010
HEALY has a Sippican expendable oceanographic probe MK21 Windows based data acquisition system on board. Expendable probes can be launched from inside the transom of HEALY using a LM-4A thru-hull launcher (located in the bosns stores compartment 2-154-2-A ) or from anywhere on the fantail deck using the Hand-Held Launcher (LM-3A) which has 150’ of cable.
Thru-Hull Launcher (LM-4A)
The LM-4A is the standard launcher for all military vessels and employs the same basic assembly as the LM-2A. However, the LM-4A is installed below deck for improved safety and increased convenience under heavy weather conditions.
Hand-Held Launcher (LM-3A)
The LM-3A provides portability, allows more flexibility in selecting launcher position, and educes interference with other equipment.