Undersea implosion device

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1980-05-21

1981-11-17

Birmiel, Howard A.

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic wave generation

181113, 181115, 367146, G01V 138

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043006540

ABSTRACT:
A method is described for causing hollow glass spheres to implode on command while deep in the ocean, whereby to produce an acoustic pulse. Specific means for causing the spheres to implode are described. The invention is useful for seismic work.

REFERENCES:
"Hollow Glass Spheres Under Pressure in the Ocean", Raymond, IEEE Ocean 75, Sep. 1975, pp. 537-544.
"Implosions as Sources of Underwater Sound", Urick, U.S. Naval Ordinance Laboratory, Oct. 1963.
"The Ball Breaker, A Deep Water Bottom Signalling Device", Issacs et al, Journal of Marine Research, vol XI, No. 1, pp. 63-69, 1952.
"The Resistance of Hollow Glass Spheres Models to Underwater Explosions at Great Depths III, Spheres with Overlays", Naval Ordinance Laboratory, Heathcote, NOLTR66-78, May 1966.
"The Resistance of Hollow Glass Models to Underwater Explosions at Great Depths III, Special Configurations", Naval Ordinance Laboratory, Faux, NOLTR65-146, Oct. 1965.

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