Which risk increases when ultrasonic sensors on autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) experience increased levels of biofouling?

💡 Explanation

Reduced obstacle detection range results from increased biofouling. Acoustic impedance mismatch caused by biofouling reduces the efficiency of the ultrasonic transducer's energy transfer, because energy is reflected or scattered rather than transmitted; therefore, detection range is diminished.

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