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US 4975799

FIBERMETAL ACOUSTIC REFLECTOR FOR SONAR

Assignee

Filed

Feb 26, 1970

Granted

Dec 4, 1990

Location

MYSTIC CT US

Abstract

An underwater acoustic reflector for sonar applications having a title or her geometric form of fibermetal enclosed in a neoprene waterproof envelope and having surface area free of sharp projections that might puncture the envelope when subjected to elevated hydrostratic pressure and which is supported in the vicinity of sonar equipment to reflect away unwanted noise, to modify the acoustic field pattern, or to adjust hydrophone performance by operating as a baffle in the near field.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Jul 22, 1982

Rescinded

May 4, 1990

Duration

7 years, 9 months

Inventor

  • 1HUGH P. MC GEE

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