Company Profile

Hydroacoustics Inc (HAI) designs and manufactures high power, broadband, low frequency underwater acoustic sources based on continuous wave and impulsive source technology. HAI began as a research and development company dedicated to improving national military defenses through innovations in acoustic technology. The company was formed as a spin-off of acoustics research initiated at Harvard University and further developed at General Dynamics Corporation. Today, the firm's technology focuses on the generation of acoustic vibrating energy from hydraulic and pneumatic systems, underwater remotely operated vehicles, diver interdiction/swimmer neutralization systems, aquaculture predator protection and human balance engineering for both commercial and military markets. HAI has received over 88 U.S. patents and 26 foreign patents and applications. HAI offers fully integrated design, manufacturing and testing capabilities that include specialized mathematical analysis and modeling, on-going research and development, procurement, quality control and assembly, and both in-lab and customer-site calibration. The firm can also provide computer performance modeling, engineering and design support for broadband acoustic sources, and hardware and services support.