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Correlation sonar system

US5315562A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 1992
Grant dateMay 24, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S15/60
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a correlation device, a system and method for measuring velocities using a single coded pulse generator. The correlation device may also include maximum likelihood estimation techniques for processing the echo signals received from a plurality of transducers. The presently preferred embodiment of the device is as a current profiler having a bottom tracking capability for providing vessel velocity.

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