Time of Flight

Time of FlightRange EquationUltrasound PhysicsSPI Exam Prep13 microsecond rulePropagation speedSoft tissueGo-return time
Time of Flight
SPI Exam Prep

Time of Flight

Understand the range equation and time of flight principles used to determine anatomical depth in soft tissue. Calculate imaging depth using the average propagation speed of 1540 m/s and the 13 microsecond rule. ARDMS, ARRT, and CCI registry exam preparation.

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The range equation calculates reflector depth by multiplying the propagation speed of 1540 meters per second by the go-return time and dividing by two. For every 13 microseconds of travel time, sound travels one centimeter deeper.

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