Cymbal and BB underwater transducers and arrays

R. E. NewnhamMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

J. ZhangMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

S. AlkoyMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

R. MeyerMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

W. J. HughesMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

A. C. Hladky-HennionMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

J. CochranMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

D. MarkleyMaterials Research Laboratory, Penn State University, University Park, PA16802, USA e-mail: [email protected], Fax: +1-814-865-2326

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Abstract

The cymbal is a miniaturized class V flextensional transducer that was developed for use as a shallow water sound projector and receiver. Single elements are characterized by high Q, low efficiency, and medium power output capability. Its low cost and thin profile allow the transducer to be assembled into large flexible arrays. Efforts were made to model both single elements and arrays using the ATILA code and the integral equation formulation (EQI).

Millimeter size microprobe hydrophones (BBs) have been designed and fabricated from miniature piezoelectric hollow ceramic spheres for underwater applications such as mapping acoustic fields of projectors, and flow noise sensors for complex underwater structures. Green spheres are prepared from soft lead zirconate titanate powders using a coaxial nozzle slurry process. A compact hydrophone with a radially-poled sphere is investigated using inside and outside electrodes. Characterization of these hydrophones is done through measurement of hydrostatic piezoelectric charge coefficients, free field voltage sensitivities and directivity beam patterns.

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