Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Underwater Acoustic Cross-Sections (217)
Upper Image: Image of model with NO acoustic absorbing materials applied to hull.Lower Image: Image of model with acoustic absorbing materials applied to sections of hull (black bands).
Problem: Need methods to determine underwater acoustic signatures of naval vessels using short range measurements
Project Activity Scope (from Technical
Overview Chart):
Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Developed underwater acoustic holography measurement system
- Developed data analysis algorithms
- Developed software to allow effective, near-real time data analysis using laboratory computers
- Successfully demonstrated method on model naval vessels
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Acoustic field theory; acoustic field interactions with liquids & materials; acoustic transducer/detector design and evaluation; analog & digital electronics design; holographic data interpretation method development; computer software development (system control, data acquisition, data analysis); system integration.
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Contact: Doug McMakin
