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Deployment

Attaching electrical cables

Attaching electrical cables

Item Information

  • Date: 01/25/2006
  • Full Size: 2336x3504 (7.79" by 11.68" at 300dpi)
  • File Format: image/jpeg
  • Description:
    The DOM is attached to the main cable by two yale grips which support the weight of the cable. Once this is done, then the penetrator cable can be attached to the breakout cable.

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