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A compact cymbal transducer array was developed, demonstrating a flat and high transmitting voltage response. Array interactions enhance efficiency and response uniformity for underwater acoustic applications.

Area of Science:

  • Acoustic Engineering
  • Transducer Technology
  • Array Signal Processing

Background:

  • Cymbal transducers offer compact designs for sonar and underwater acoustics.
  • Understanding array interactions is crucial for optimizing transducer performance.
  • Previous research has explored transducer arrays, but compact, high-performance designs require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design, build, and test a prototype 3x3 planar cymbal transducer array.
  • To analyze the effects of array interactions on transducer performance.
  • To evaluate the array's transmitting voltage response and efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a 3x3 planar cymbal transducer array with a 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm radiating area and <8 mm thickness.

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  • Measurement of the transmitting voltage response across a wide frequency range.
  • Analysis of array interaction using an equivalent circuit model.

    • Main Results:

    • The prototype array achieved a transmitting voltage response >134 dB re 1 microPa/V @ 1 m.
    • The response remained flat across the 16-100 kHz frequency range.
    • Array interactions were shown to modify transducer radiation resistance and velocity, enhancing overall efficiency and response flatness.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed 3x3 planar cymbal transducer array meets performance requirements for high-efficiency, flat-response acoustic applications.
    • Array interaction analysis provides valuable insights for optimizing transducer array design.
    • This compact array design shows promise for various underwater acoustic systems.