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Method for adjusting crystal hydrophone output

US5299172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1993
Grant dateMar 29, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49005
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for precisely adjusting the sensitivity of a polarized crystal hydrophone by applying a voltage signal to the hydrophone. Voltage pulses having selected characteristics are repeatedly applied to the crystal until it is determined that the sensitivity of the crystal has reached a desired level.

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