Phase calibration of hydrophones.

Autor: Luker, L. D., Van Buren, A. L.
Zdroj: Journal of the Acoustical Society of America; 1981, Vol. 70 Issue 2, p516-519, 4p
Abstrakt: In order to determine the waveform of an acoustic signal by analyzing the electrical output of the receiving hydrophone, the phase angle as well as the amplitude of the receiving hydrophone sensitivity must be known as a function of frequency. Unless the frequency is well below the lowest hydrophone resonance, this phase angle varies considerably with frequency. This paper describes the extension of conventional amplitude reciprocity calibration to include phase. It also describes a unique measurement configuration that eliminates phase errors resulting from uncertainties in measurement distances and sound speed. Several hydrophones are calibrated using the new procedure. Measured phase-angle results are in good agreement with theoretical results based on diffraction-constant calculations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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