Transducer design for underwater acoustic communications using the finite element method |
Posted on:2002-03-11 | Degree:M.S | Type:Thesis |
University:Florida Atlantic University | Candidate:Jacquemin, Jean-Philippe M. J | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2462390014951489 | Subject:Electrical engineering |
Abstract/Summary: | |
The behavior of radially polarized free-flooded ring (FFR) transducers is studied for application in underwater acoustic communications. Theoretical models are first presented. Then the finite element method (FEM) is introduced and a FEM model for the FFR transducer is proposed. Experimental data are collected and compared to the simulation results with good correspondence. A series of FEM simulations lead then to optimum geometrical parameters for a fine-tuned FFR transducer dedicated to underwater acoustic communications. Finally, stack transducers models and the piezocomposite technology are presented as possible improvement of the present transducer. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Underwater acoustic communications, Transducer, Finite element method |
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