Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Non-Spherical, Acoustic Lens.

Abstract

Many naval and scientific requirements exist for a highly directive acoustic antenna capable of scanning an underwater area. To date no attempt has been made to exploit the many advantages possible in the use of thin, non-spherical lens antennas for acoustic scanning. Based on the success of an approximation design technique for radar lenses and the suitability of 3120 RTV, a rubber encapsulating compound, for acoustic lens construction, this investigation was initiated to study the possible application of radar lens design techniques to an acoustic lens.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA018194

Entities

People

  • Kevin T. Corbett

Organizations

  • University of Rhode Island

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Construction
  • Directives
  • Lens Antennas
  • Scanning
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design