What is a hydrophone?

hydrophones are essentially devices that are configured to pick up underwater sound and convert it to sound signals that can be converted to measurable data. This form of underwater microphone makes it easier to explore large water bodies, even at depths and in circumstances that exclude the use of diving as a means of exploration. The hydrophone, designed as a piezoelectric converter, converts the sound into an electrical signal that can be documented and omitted.

The hydrophone relies on the production of electricity to work. Piezoelectric materials such as a converter that is waterproof are used in the design of the device. The converter used to power the hydrophone can also often control the function of different types of sonar equipment, such as a sonar device for side scanning. Unlike sonar equipment, the hydrophone will only function as a receiver and will not emit any type of signal that is when meeting with some fixed -object.

In many cases there is a hydrophoneClosed in a material that ensures the protection of the device, but also does not interfere with the intake of sound input. The case is usually in the form of a long tube that is flexible in design and can be towed behind the reconnaissance boat. The hydrophone and the case can be reduced to almost any depth and continue to work.

Once the data is collected, the hydrophone transmits the information to the control panel on the boat. The software converts data to graphs and other images that can be studied in more detail. Depending on the gaps and frequency of the sound signals that have been picked up by the hydrophone, the results may identify the area that the survey boat wants to explore in more detail.

One application of the hydrophone is to monitor the occurrence of underwater echoes that indicate the presence of explosives in the Immediate area. This application can help the reconnaissance boat to find old mines that need to be deactivated and also to be an important tool Bby the war to prevent the destruction of the ship or submarine by enemy weapons.