CA3001189C - Low-frequency broadband sound source for underwater navigation and communication - Google Patents

Low-frequency broadband sound source for underwater navigation and communication Download PDF

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CA3001189C
CA3001189C CA3001189A CA3001189A CA3001189C CA 3001189 C CA3001189 C CA 3001189C CA 3001189 A CA3001189 A CA 3001189A CA 3001189 A CA3001189 A CA 3001189A CA 3001189 C CA3001189 C CA 3001189C
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