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Acoustic vector sensor

US11585954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2020
Grant dateFeb 21, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/38
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An acoustic vector sensor (“AVS”) includes one or more sensitive elements arranged in an orthogonal configuration to provide high-sensitivity directional performance. The one more sensitive elements may be seismometers arranged in a pendulum-type configuration. The AVS further includes a hydrophone.

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