Modular bathymetry systems and methods

US12046150B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

• Jeremy A Sharp · Vicksburg, US
• Zachary Smith · Fort Collins, US
• Duncan Bryant · Vicksburg, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 30, 2020
• Grant date: Jul 23, 2024
• Expiry date: May 9, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G09B23/12
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In one embodiment, a bathymetry system includes a base slab, multiple spacer assemblies, a decking layer, multiple computer numerical control routed blocks, a waterproof coating, and multiple floor joints. The spacer assemblies are coupled with a top surface of the base slab, the decking layer is disposed on top surfaces of the spacer assemblies, the blocks are disposed on a top surface of the decking layer, floor joints are disposed between blocks and the decking layer, and the waterproof coating is disposed on top surfaces of the blocks. The top surfaces of the routed blocks are shaped so that the blocks collectively provide a bathymetry profile, such as a bottom contour of a riverbed.