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Underwater Transducer Glossary
 
ITC Model NumberModel number assigned by ITC
TypeIndicates whether a unit is principally a hydrophone, or can be used as either a projector or a hydrophone. If unit is a hydrophone, it may have an integrated preamplifier.
Resonance Frequency (fr)The frequency of the peak conductance value of the final (tuned or untuned) transducer.
DepthSuggested,safe maximum depth of use: the survival depth is greater.
Envelope DimensionsMaximum envelope dimensions of the unit in generic shapes. Might be slightly rounded:
  • Spherical ... Diameter (D)
  • Cylindrical ... Diameter(D), Height(H)
  • Parallelepiped ... Length(L), Width(W), Height(H)
  • TVR at frNominal TVR (Transmit Voltage Response) at fr.
    Midband OCVNominal OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) value, well below fr.
    Suggested BandFor a projector, the band is generally around its resonance (fr); for a hydrophone it is wider, covering LF's.
    Beam Width at frNominal half-power (-3dB) beamwidth at fr.
    Beam Pattern TypeNominal shape of the beam pattern: Spherical, Toroidal, Fan, etc.
    Input PowerEstimated safe maximum input power with <10% Duty Cycle and short pulses (<100 ms), excluding the limitations due to cavitation.
    Preamplifier TypeInput, Output and Functional Features of a preamplifier: Single or Differential and Voltage or Current.
    Toroidal BeamTwo resonances are utilized in free-flooded, toroidal beam transducers: cavity (LF) and Radial (HF). The table lists both of these resonance values.



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