Instrument, developed over period of years by Kelvin and Hughes, transmits ultrasonic sound impulses through water; time taken in hunting whale can be decreased and chances of successful kill increased so that operating costs may be reduced; it consists of electro-acoustic transducer, pulse generator and receiver, motor alternator and control cabinet and console unit. (See also - Engineer v 194 n 5054 Dec 5 1952 p 756-7; Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 80 n 23 Dec 4 1952 p 733-4; Engineering v 175 n 4538 Jan 16 1953 p 90-1; Brit Motor Ship v 33 n 394 Jan 1958 p 411; Mar Engr and Naval Architect v 76 n 914 Mar 1953 p 119-21)


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    Title :

    Echo whale finder


    Additional title:

    Shipbldr Mar Eng Bldr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Echo whale finder

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1953


    Echo whale finder

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1952


    Echo whale finder

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1952


    Echo whale finder

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1953


    Echo whale finder

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1953