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Optics and AcousticsAcoustic Countermeasures

Active Acoustic Impedance Modification Arrangement for Controlling Sound Interaction.

Authors: Robert D. Corsaro; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Abstract:
An active impedance modification device or arrangement enables the interaction of sound with a structural surface to be controlled, e.g., so that, reflections from that surface (which can be the hull of a submarine) are substantially reduced or eliminated. The device comprises a coating comprising an inner driver transducer layer in contact with the structural surface an outer receiver transducer layer which receives the sound, in combination with a variable gain, variable phase shift amplifier connected between the interface of the outer layer with the sound carrying medium (e.g., water) and the interface between the second layer and the structural surface. Reflections are reduced by setting the gain and phase shift of the amplifier to simulate the input impedance of the sound carrying medium.

Description: Patent, Filed 1 Jul 91, patented 19 Sep 95
Pages: 8
Report Date: 19 SEP 1995
Report Number: D767710

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Keywords relating to this report:
*ACOUSTIC COUNTERMEASURES
*ANTISONAR COATINGS
*PATENTS
ACOUSTIC IMPEDANCE
AMPLIFIERS
GAIN
LAYERS
MODIFICATION
PHASE SHIFT
REDUCTION
SETTING_ADJUSTING_
SONAR RECEIVERS
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
TRANSDUCERS
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