Self-Calibration of Acoustic Scalar and Vector Sensor Arrays

In this work, we consider the self-calibration problem of joint calibration and direction-of-Arrival (DOA) estimation using acoustic sensor arrays. Unlike many previous iterative approaches, we propose solvers that can be readily used for both linear and non-linear arrays for jointly estimating the sensor gain, phase errors, and the source...

Design and Proof-of-Concept of a Matrix Transducer Array for Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Measurements

Common clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters consist of two single-element transducers placed on the pipe wall. Flow speed is measured noninvasively, i.e., without interrupting the flow and without perforating the pipe wall, which also minimizes safety risks and avoids pressure drops inside the pipe. However, before metering, the transducers have...

Simulation of ultrasonic beam propagation from phased arrays in anisotropic media using linearly phased multi-Gaussian beams

Phased array ultrasonic testing is widely used to test structures for flaws due to its ability to produce steered and focused beams. The inherent anisotropic nature of some materials, however, leads to skewing and distortion of the phased array beam and consequently measurement errors. To overcome this, a quantitative model of phased array...