Intensity Probe 02-20 Using Miniature Hollow Spheres

Abstract

A probe is designed to measure the acoustic intensity at the primary frequencies (20-30 kHz) of a parametric array. It is designed to operate at depths up to 61 m with a pressure sensitivity of less than -235dB re 1V/mPa while not disturbing the acoustic field of interest. Higher sensitivity would result in saturation when exposed to the expected sound pressure levels. The sensitivity and depth requirements were met, while the acoustic field disturbance issue is not yet fully resolved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA410730

Entities

People

  • David J. Van Tol
  • Gerald C. Lauchle
  • Thomas B. Gabrielson

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Fields
  • Acoustic Scattering
  • Amplitude
  • Capacitance
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Frequency
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Intensity
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Polyurethanes
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Scattering
  • Sensitivity
  • Specifications
  • Test Facilities
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics