Figure 8.

Overview of ultrasound wave properties and parameters. Ultrasound pressure and intensity may be expressed in terms of its spatial and temporal characteristics, which may be combined to describe various characteristics of the acoustic field. A, B, Ultrasound wave characteristics expressed as a function of the waveform pressure over time allows for the derivation of wavelength, PNP, PD, PRF and DC. C, Ultrasound wave characterised as a function of its intensity over time allows for the derivation of I_TP, I_PA, I_TA. Measuring the intensity in different areas, D, allows for the assessment of I_SA and I_SP. Temporal and spatial measurements may be combined to express ultrasound intensity as I_SPTP, I_SPTA, I_SPPA, I_SATP, I_SATA and I_SAPA. Created using BioRender.com