Transducer and Transmitter Configurations for Finite Amplitude Sonars.

Abstract

Finite Amplitude Sonar, also referred to as Parametric or Non-Linear Sonar, requires generation of high acoustic source levels. These high levels require high electrical powers and may stress transmitter and transducer components beyond normal linear ranges. Unless guarded against, such stresses introduce distortions into the signal paths and degrade the unique properties of Finite Amplitude operation. This report describes various transducer and transmitter configurations which can be applied to Finite Amplitude Sonar and discusses the potential advantages and disadvantages of each. Two opposing requirements are considered--high source levels and minimum signal distortion.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 1975
Accession Number
ADA008379

Entities

People

  • H. C. Single
  • J. L. Butler

Organizations

  • RTX

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Distortion
  • Shape
  • Transducers
  • Transmitters

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Plasma Physics.