Pulse echo method and apparatus for sound velocity estimation in

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1985-10-28

1987-06-02

Howell, Kyle L.

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73597, 73624, 73626, A61B 1000

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046694820

ABSTRACT:
Sound velocity along a straight segment is estimated by measuring ultrasound pulse travel time as ultrasound pulses are directed along the straight segment from successively different transmitting or receiving positions. A sequence of data pairs comprising travel times and distances traveled is measured and plotted on a graph. Estimated sound velocity is derived from the slope of affine equation fitted to the plotted points.

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