Acoustic-optic sound velocity profiler

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1994-03-25

1995-01-03

Pihulic, Daniel T.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Distance or direction finding

With electromagnetic wave

367 89, G01S 380, G01S 378

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053792700

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for determining the velocity of sound propagation a fluid as a function of position in the fluid along an axis. A wave of acoustic energy is transmitted along the axis to produce a disturbance that moves in the medium at the velocity of sound. A laser generator transmits a light pulse substantially along the axis through the fluid medium. As the light passes through the disturbance, light backscatters in a characteristic pattern that a detector senses for analysis to provide information concerning the distance traveled and the time of travel for the acoustic wave through the fluid medium and to provide a profile of output characteristic, such as the speed of sound in the medium, as a function of position in the medium.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4429994 (1984-02-01), Guagliardo et al.

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