Project ARTEMIS High Power Acoustic Source. Effect of Transducer Element Electrical Connection on Interaction in a Consolidated Array
Abstract
This report describes tests that were made in air on an array of four type TR-11C transducer elements having their external masses clamped together. The purpose of the tests was to evaluate the effect of electrical interconnections on the displacement of the internal and external masses of an array of consolidated elements. The data revealed that the use of parallel connection of the transducer elements as opposed to series connection should result in a significant decrease in spring deflection. However, due to the limited scope and conditions of the tests, additional experimental investigation is required on a larger array in water where transducer interaction is present to ascertain the extent of the improvement to be obtained from parallel connection as opposed to series-parallel connection.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 04, 1962
- Accession Number
- ADC011781
Entities
People
- A. T. Mcclinton
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory