ACOUSTICS AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site hydrophone Hydrophone being deployed off Livingston Island, Antartica. Image: NOAA/Vents, Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) An adaptation of the microphone for use underwater. As with the microphone, the device converts sound (pressure) waves into electrical impulses, which are passed by cable to an external amplifier. Its prime use is in sonar. Related categories    • ACOUSTICS AND MUSIC    • TECHNOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP