Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Underwater system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Lobo, Ian J. (Department: 3661)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Underwater system
C367S178000, C367S013000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06909669
ABSTRACT:
A sensor for detecting and monitoring scour in sediment positioned beneath a body of water, which includes a probe at least partially embedded in the sediment. Sensor electronics are superimposed on the probe. Such electronics include a reflectometer, a battery supply and a telemetry transmitter to display an interface boundary between the water and the transmitter. The sensor is particularly well adapted for use in lossy soils.
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Yankielun Norbert E.
Zabilansky Leonard
Baugher Jr. Earl H.
Lobo Ian J.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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