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Sonar system using frequency bursts

US9354312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2013
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S15/89
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sonar system using frequency bursts. A sonar system for use with a vessel may include a sonar module having a transmitting element configured to generate a transmit signal, where the transmit signal comprises one or more bursts, and where at least one burst comprises a first portion having a first frequency and a second portion having a second frequency different than the first frequency. The sonar system may also include a transducer array in communication with the sonar module, where the transducer array is configured to (i) receive the transmit signal from the transmitting element, (ii) produce one or more sonar beams based on the first frequency and the second frequency, and (iii) receive one or more sonar return signals from an underwater environment.

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