Computer Graphics and the Finite Element Method as Applied to Sonar Transducer Analysis,

Abstract

In order to adequately understand the vibratory characteristics of electromechanical sonar transducers, two sophisticated techniques, the finite element method and state-of-the-art computer graphics, have been successfully combined. This process has for the first time vividly demonstrated the normal mode behavior of a Navy sonar transducer. This paper briefly describes the actual transducer being analyzed as well as the method used, gives results for the first three constant voltage drive resonant frequencies, and shows how computer graphics plays a key role in any such endeavor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA060283

Entities

People

  • D. Barach
  • H. N. Christiansen
  • J. T. Hunt
  • L. E. Mccleary
  • R. R. Smith

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arrays
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computers
  • Eigenvalues
  • Elements
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Graphics
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Sonar Arrays
  • Sonar Transducers
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transducers

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems