Sonar beam shape controlling horn
US11681044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10K11/346
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for controlling sonar beam shapes is provided. The system comprises at least one sonar transducer element having an emitting face. The at least one sonar transducer element is configured to generate a sonar beam having a path. The system also comprises a horn that is configured to rest within the path of the sonar beam. The horn is configured to reform a beam shape of the sonar beam.
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