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A two-dimensional model of a directional microphone: calculation of the normal force and moment on the diaphragm
Dorel Homentcovschi1, Matthew J Aubrey, Ronald N Miles
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, SUNY Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 13902-6000, USA. homentco@binghamton.edu
Abstract:
It has been shown that the parasitoid fly Ormia Ochracea exhibits exceptional sound localization ability achieved through the mechanical coupling of its eardrums [R. N. Miles et al., J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 98, 3059-3070 (1995)]. Based on this biological system a new directional microphone has been designed, having as a basic element a special diaphragm undergoing a rocking motion. This paper considers a 2D model of the microphone in which the diaphragm is considered as a 2D plate having slits on the sides. The slits lead to a backing volume limited by an infinite rigid wall parallel to the diaphragm in its neutral position. The reflection and diffraction of an incoming plane wave by this system are studied to determine the resultant force and resultant moment of pressure upon the diaphragm. The results show that such a microphone will be driven better in the case of narrow slits and deep cavities.
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