Scan assembly and method for signal discrimination

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PATENT NO 5648613
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08497901

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A method and apparatus for discriminating a valid return pulse from noise in a return signal received by an ultrasonic transducer in response to an interrogating pulse transmitted into a wall of a gas pipe by an ultrasonic transducer of a scan assembly. A discriminator is provided to compare the return signal with adjustable reference voltage thresholds which are continually adjusted by a discriminator computer in accordance with the noise characteristics of the return signal.

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GAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE8600 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60631

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Kiefer, Karl F Woodlands, TX 15 322

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