A Sonar Transducer Simulator

Abstract

A transducer simulator was developed in order to facilitate accurate laboratory testing of certain types of sonar equipment. This instrument simulates the electrical outputs of a multisection, submerged sonar transducer receiving a signal from a source anywhere within its sound beam. It enables complete phase-characteristic tests of phase-sensitive receiving devices (such as sector scan indicators and their associated coupling and combining units) to be made within the Laboratory, reducing the work load on overtaxed underwater facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 19, 1950
Accession Number
AD1214411

Entities

People

  • Chester L. Buchanan
  • Thomas E. Bayston

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy