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Test object and method of measurement of an ultrasonic beam

US5054310A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1989
Grant dateOct 8, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N29/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A test object for use in determining the accuracy of and to calibrate ultrasonic scanning equipment is disclosed. The test object provides for the determination of elevational resolution. Additionally, the test object provides for the determination of the existence, location, intensity and width of side lobes, both substantially in the direction of the scanning plane and in substantially the direction normal to the scanning plane.

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