Piezoelectric Volumetric Array

Abstract

A three-dimensional array of acoustic sensors. The array can be used for both the transmission and reception of acoustic signals. The array comprises electroplated piezoelectric polymer layers that are laminated with a non-conductive epoxy to form individual multi-layer array transducer elements. Circuit support layer layers are incorporated between the multi-layer array transducer elements. Because of the three-dimensional configuration of the array, logical transducers can be created from multiple transducer elements, and transmission and reception of acoustic signals in any direction can be realized.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 05, 2002
Accession Number
ADD020035

Entities

People

  • Kim C. Benjamin

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Acoustic Impedance
  • Detectors
  • Films
  • Flexible Electronics
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Geometry
  • Governments
  • Materials
  • Piezoelectric Polymers
  • Polarity
  • Sonar Arrays
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transducers
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States Government

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