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GeoSpectrum M3 Hydrophone Specification
version 1.0, August 2001

M3 (-200.8, dBV, 8.5 nF)

 

 

An electrically-shielded hydrophone and cable with a flat frequency response to greater than 25 kHz.

The M3 and its cable are electrically shielded. The broadside frequency response is flat to greater than 25 kHz. Other versions of shielded hydrophones are available.

Voltage Sensitivity
-200.8 ± 1.0 dBV re 1 µPa @ 20 °C, 1 kHz
Charge sensitivity

77 nC/bar ± 20% @ 20 °C, 1 kHz

Capacitance

8.5 nF ± 1 nF @ 20 °C, 1 kHz

Frequency response
± 0.5 dB up to 25 kHz
Directionality

Horizontal < 0.5 dB all frequencies,
Vertical < 3 dB at 20 kHz

Operating depth
> 600 m
Survival depth:
> 600 m
Size: length, diameter
71 mm, 29 mm
Mass
78 grams
Displacement
47 cc
Storage and operating temperatures
-40 to +70 °C
Electrical lead
Two-conductor, shielded, 5 mm diameter
Electrical insulation between leads
> 500 MO after 1 month in sea water
Compatible with isoparaffinic fluids
Yes

 

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