A miniature urethane molded acoustic transducer
Citable URI
https://hdl.handle.net/1912/8619DOI
10.1575/1912/8619Keyword
Oceanographic instruments; Sound; Hearing; TransducersAbstract
The development of a reliable miniature molded transducer for the
Williams/Koehler acoustic current meter, BASS (Benthic Acoustic Stress Sensor)
ls documented. The procedures developed and components selected for manufacturing
the transducer assemblies are documented as well as some of those
rejected.
Engineering tests performed to ensure reliable performance in the field
are outlined and discussed as well.
The transducers are now routinely molded with great success (over 1200
operational transducer months to date) and commercial sources are being investigated.
Suggested Citation
Dunn, C. V. R. (1984). A miniature urethane molded acoustic transducer. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/8619Related items
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