A Low-Noise Hydrophone Preamplifier for Experiments with Explosive Sound Sources.
Abstract
The hydrophone-preamplifier described has a frequency band from a few hertz to above 50 kHz, a voltage gain of 6 dB, and a maximum input voltage for linear operation of 10 V peak-to-peak; it is therefore particularly suitable for experiments with explosive sound sources. Its very low equivalent input noise permits the acquisition of signals only just above zero-sea-state noise level, its input dynamic range of better than 130 dB allows its use with a digital recording system, and its 100 megohm input impedance makes it suitable for low frequency signals even when using low-capacitance hydrophones. An output transformer has been used to minimize crosstalk transmission of the output signal in a multipair cable and an internal voltage regulator provides optimum decoupling when various units are supplied by the same power line from the research ship. The use of highly reliable components has been combined with a rugged construction. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0879588
Entities
People
- Alberto Figoli
- Mario Pazzini
Organizations
- SACLANT ASW Research Centre