Mooring and Anchor Subsystem: The ETD DART mooring line is manufactured from a number of composite
materials and wraps and is produced in one continuous length. The actual design of the mooring line is
patented. Fish-bite resistant material is incorporated in the top portion of the mooring line. The mooring
line is contained on a reel integrated into the system’s anchor. The mooring line and anchor subsystem is
designed as a self-deploying anchor and reel. When the ETD is deployed over the side, the anchor and reel
detach from the surface buoy subsystem and sink to depth with the mooring line paid out continuously as
the anchor sinks. The ETD DART mooring is a catenary or slack-type mooring. Each mooring line is custom
built for the particular location and depth.