Resonator-based reflective metasurface for low-frequency underwater acoustic waves

2020 ◽  
Vol 128 (5) ◽  
pp. 055305
Author(s):  
Zhong Chen ◽  
Fei Yan ◽  
Mehrdad Negahban ◽  
Zheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Underwater Acoustic

Tunable underwater acoustic metamaterials via quasi-Helmholtz resonance: From low-frequency to ultra-broadband

2021 ◽  
Vol 118 (7) ◽  
pp. 071904
Author(s):  
Mingyu Duan ◽  
Chenlei Yu ◽  
Fengxian Xin ◽  
Tian Jian Lu
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Acoustic Metamaterials ◽  
Underwater Acoustic ◽  
Helmholtz Resonance

scholarly journals Design and implementation of a jellyfish otolith-inspired MEMS vector hydrophone for low-frequency detection

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renxin Wang ◽  
Wei Shen ◽  
Wenjun Zhang ◽  
Jinlong Song ◽  
Nansong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Directivity Pattern ◽  
Stress Distributions ◽  
Strong Response ◽  
Underwater Acoustic ◽  
Frequency Detection ◽  
Vector Hydrophone ◽  
Shock Resistance ◽  
Marine Applications

AbstractDetecting low-frequency underwater acoustic signals can be a challenge for marine applications. Inspired by the notably strong response of the auditory organs of pectis jellyfish to ultralow frequencies, a kind of otolith-inspired vector hydrophone (OVH) is developed, enabled by hollow buoyant spheres atop cilia. Full parametric analysis is performed to optimize the cilium structure in order to balance the resonance frequency and sensitivity. After the structural parameters of the OVH are determined, the stress distributions of various vector hydrophones are simulated and analyzed. The shock resistance of the OVH is also investigated. Finally, the OVH is fabricated and calibrated. The receiving sensitivity of the OVH is measured to be as high as −202.1 dB@100 Hz (0 dB@1 V/μPa), and the average equivalent pressure sensitivity over the frequency range of interest of the OVH reaches −173.8 dB when the frequency ranges from 20 to 200 Hz. The 3 dB polar width of the directivity pattern for the OVH is measured as 87°. Moreover, the OVH is demonstrated to operate under 10 MPa hydrostatic pressure. These results show that the OVH is promising in low-frequency underwater acoustic detection.

Realizing high-efficiency low frequency sound absorption of underwater meta-structures by acoustic siphon effect

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150319
Author(s):  
Li Bo Wang ◽  
Cheng Zhi Ma ◽  
Jiu Hui Wu ◽  
Chong Rui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Physical Mechanism ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Area Ratio ◽  
Underwater Acoustic ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Average Absorption Coefficient ◽  
New Perspective

The underwater acoustic siphon effect is proposed in this work, which aims to reveal the basic physical mechanism of high-efficiency sound absorption in meta-structures composed of multiple detuned units. Furthermore, the influence of the area ratio on the underwater acoustic siphon effect is then investigated by finite element simulation (FES) and theoretical calculation. On this basis, a meta-structure with the maximum absorption coefficient of almost 100% and average absorption coefficient of 80% at 600–1400 Hz is achieved. The underwater acoustic siphon effect could provide a better understanding of high-efficiency sound absorption and offer a new perspective in controlling underwater noises.

Studies on the interaction of low‐frequency acoustic signals with the ocean bottom

Geophysics ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 1922-1940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore R. Santaniello ◽  
Frederick R. DiNapoli ◽  
Robert K. Dullea ◽  
Peter D. Herstein
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Grazing Angle ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Propagation Loss ◽  
Ocean Bottom ◽  
Computer Technique ◽  
Quantitative Evidence ◽  
Ocean Sediment ◽  
Wave Models ◽  
Processing Techniques

Understanding the mechanisms by which the ocean sediment redirects impinging sound back into the ocean is necessary in developing propagation models for sonar performance prediction. The Naval Underwater Systems Center (NUSC) has (1) conducted controlled, self‐calibrating acoustic measurements where the ocean bottom interacted signal is isolated in time for analysis, (2) developed deconvolution processing techniques to aid in describing the impulse response of the ocean sediment, and (3) performed modeling to study the interaction of acoustic waves at the ocean bottom. This paper presents a synopsis of studies showing the necessity of considering the refraction of sound by the ocean sediment when predicting low‐frequency propagation loss. Constructive interference between nonplanar wave sediment refracted sound and sound reflected by the ocean‐sediment interface and subbottom layering can cause negative values of bottom loss when using plane‐wave models to interpret measured data. These models cannot account for all possible acoustic arrivals at a receiver. In addition, for a given frequency and constant ocean bottom grazing angle, bottom loss can be dependent upon both processing bandwidth and source/receiver depth. Deconvolution has aided in time resolution of signals that make up the bottom‐interacted signals. Resolution of these signals aids in interpreting results. A modeling effort utilizing the Fast Field Program (a computer technique for evaluating the field integral by the fast Fourier transform) provides quantitative evidence for the necessity of accounting for the refraction of sound by subocean sediments to interpret properly low‐frequency propagation loss measurements.

Covert Underwater Acoustic Communication System Using Parametric Array

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anbang Zhao ◽  
Yue Cheng ◽  
Tiansi An ◽  
Juan Hui
Keyword(s):  
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Beam Width ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Underwater Acoustic Communication ◽  
Water Tank ◽  
Narrow Beam ◽  
Underwater Acoustic ◽  
Parametric Array

AbstractA novel and efficient covert underwater acoustic (UWA) communication scheme using an acoustic parametric array and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system is presented. The proposed system is robust and can easily be implemented in the ocean environment. The system is also very useful in military applications where the secrecy of transmission signal and location of the transmitter are extremely important. The paper exploits the difference frequency generated by the acoustic parametric array due to the nonlinear behavior of an underwater medium. Besides the lightness and compactness, the parametric array also possesses the advantage of being low-frequency, broadband, highly directive, and narrow beam with no side lobes. The narrow beam width also helps to secure the data from a spatial point of view. Experiments have been performed in a water tank, and the results are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

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