Augmentation of the In Vivo Elastic Properties Measurement System to Include Bulk Properties

Abstract

The goal of this project is to develop and demonstrate a system for non-invasive in vivo measurement of the complex elastic moduli (stiffnesses and loss factors) of cetacean head soft tissues. This system is ultimately intended to provide a portable diagnostic capability for use in stranded animal assessments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2014
Accession Number
ADA617535

Entities

People

  • Michael D. Gray
  • Peter H. Rogers

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attenuation
  • Cetaceans
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Information Operations
  • Literature Surveys
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Scattering
  • Simulations
  • Soft Tissues
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design