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http://dx.doi.org/10.5050/KSNVN.2005.15.10.1211

A Study on Design of Underwater Acoustic Transducers Using the Electro-mechanical Coupling Analysis Code ATILA  

Lee, Jeong-min (국방과학연구소)
Cho, Yo-han (국방과학연구소)
Kim, Jung-suk (국방과학연구소)
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Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering / v.15, no.10, 2005 , pp. 1211-1216 More about this Journal
Abstract
Underwater acoustic transducers are widely used for SONAR application, whose important design parameters are shapes. materials, dimensions and supporting structures. Practical design method of transducers consists of manufacturing, experiments and modifications so that it requires much time and expenses. In this study, an analytical method was developed for the Tonpilz type transducers using the commercial finite element analysis code ATILA which can solve the electro-mechanical coupling problems. A finite element model was established including the transducer elements such as ceramic stack, head mass, tail mass, tensile bolt, and molding layers. The proposed model was verified and modified by comparing the in-air and in-water test results of prototypes. The developed analysis method will be effectively used for the sensitivity analysis of design parameters in transducer design process.
Keywords
Underwater Acoustic Transducer; Transducer Design; Finite Element Method; ATILA;
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