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If the vessel hull has a bulbous bow, this may well be a good transducer location, but
also in this case the flow pattern of the aerated water must be taken into consideration.
The foremost part of the bulb is often a good location.
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Thruster
B Transducer location
This applies to the vessel in normal trim and speed.
Important
The transducer must not have a negative inclination angle compared to water flow.
Do not place a transducer in the vicinity of protruding objects, and especially not close
behind them.
Make sure that the surface of the resulting installation is as smooth and streamlined as
possible.
Related topics
Where to install the transducer, page 45
Installation summary, page 30
Preparations