Ultrasonic imaging system and associated method

Details Ultrasonic imaging system and associated method Ultrasonic imaging system and associated method

1998-07-09

2000-04-25

Oda, Christine K.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Land-reflection type

367 88, G01S 1588

Patent

active

060552123

ABSTRACT:
A system for underground surveying includes a plurality of substantially rigid frames and a plurality of acoustoelectric sensors for generating electrical signals encoding echo responses of underground surfaces. Each of the frames carries at least one of the sensors, the sensors being disposable in effective physical contact with underground structures upon an insertion of the frames through a ground surface. An acoustic energy generator is disposed on at least one of the frames, while position determination componentry is operatively connected to the sensors for determining locations of the sensors relative to one another. An electronic signal processor is operatively connected to the sensors for analyzing the electrical signals in accordance with the determined locations of the sensors to determine surfaces of an object hidden underground and for generating a video signal encoding an image of the object. A video monitor is operatively connected to the processor for displaying the image of the object.

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