Instrument selection

Instrument selection#

  • How to select a hydrophone / transducer

  • discuss the datasheets for a hydrophone and a transducer

  • topics:

    • sensitivity

      • transmitting, receiving

    • beampattern:

      • horizontal, vertical

      • mainlobe, sidelobe, backradiation

    • output level

    • operating depth

    • physical dimensions: does it fit on your platform / mount?

    • weight in air and in water

    • misc: does it fit on your platform / mount?

      • connector type

      • cable length and diameter

  • if digital output or supposed to be used another component

    • operating software

    • license

    • dynamic range

    • clipping level

    • sampling rate

    • output data format

  • potential examples