Side-Lobe Suppression by Electrode Shading

Mechanical Model Execution

Model Description

This example shows a way of implementing shading on a single aperture sonar transducer which is used to suppress side-lobe levels.

Shading can be used in the design of a transducer element for different applications e.g. sonar applications. Side-lobe suppression enhances image quality and shadowing effects while minimizing the ghost images in sonar applications.

Shading can be implemented mechanically via hamming shaped electrodes (seen below) or electrically via varying voltage amplitudes. This model uses a hamming shaped electrode to produce mechanical shading.

Parametric Variables

This model allows the following variables to be modified, the thickness of the load isn't used but can be added by the user by removing a void material and adding the material water

Outputs

• Time Histories (XY Graphs)
  • Drive input signal
  • Voltage and charge on electrodes
  • Y Displacement on top of composite
• Field Data
  
  • Maximum Y Displacement in Model
• Mode Shapes (Harmonic Analysis) of base design
  • 0.5 MHz
  • 1.5 MHz
  • 2. MHz
  • 2.5 MHz

Runtime Statistics

Files

The following input files are required to run this model, click here to download the input files:

Download: Shading Files