Inventors:
Stephen Bruce Berman - Austin TX, US
International Classification:
G01M 7/00
Abstract:
Ultrasound and sonar emitters that generate shock waves are disclosed. Shock wave vibrations are generated by materials fracturing, breaking or cracking. Shock wave ultrasound or shock wave sonar can be used for such as medical ultrasound imaging; security and package inspection; petroleum, mineral, subsurface and underwater exploration; quality control, non-destructive testing, and flaw detection; nautical and fresh water sonar depth sounding, fish locating and underwater bottom profiling.