Applied
Microsystems is the inventor of time-of-flight
measurement of the speed of sound in water.
Our 16 years of experience in this field –
and our detailed knowledge of acoustic transducers
– gives us an unparalleled ability to apply
sound velocity technology to solve real-world
problems.
In 1984, we designed the
first-ever sound velocimeter for the Canadian
Hydrographic Service. Since then the SV
line has enjoyed significant product improvement
both in terms of accuracy and overall size.
The time-of-flight capability
(a non-digital means of measuring extremely
short time intervals in the picoseconds)
and proprietary self-calibrating features
of our sound velocity design make us unique.
Our design requirements have led to shortened
path lengths and increased frequencies of
operation, resulting in piezoelectric transducer
designs with minimal ringing and stable
dimensions. We’ve also incorporated exotic
composite materials to maximize effectiveness.
We
continue to innovate. AML has a wide range
unit – the
SV2000 – used in the measurement of
sound speed in acoustic lenses, antifreeze,
printing inks and otherindustrial applications. We developed
an expendable sound velocimeter for Naval
use in anti-submarine warfare. And our latest
development – the
microSV – has a carbon fibre design
with no metallic parts.
A recognized leader in
this field, Applied Microsystems sells to
numerous OEM
suppliers including Kongsberg Simrad,
Reson, Thompson Marconi Sonar Ltd., Input
Output, and Brooke Ocean Technology.
