Sonar and Ultrasound Emitter that Generates Shock Wave Vibratory Forces by the Fracturing, Breaking or Cracking of Materials for Testing and Measuring and Imaging Purposes

摘要

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.