Amplitude controlled array transducers for mode selection and beam steering of guided waves in plates

H. Kannajosyula, C. J. Lissenden, J. L. Rose

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Abstract

We present a method for mode selection of guided wave modes and beam steering using purely amplitude variation across a one dimensional linear array of transducers. The method is distinct from apodization of phased array transducers that involves amplitude variation in addition to time delays and merely aims to improve the spectral characteristics of the transducer. The relationship between amplitude variation and the pitch of the array is derived by considering the resulting transduction as analogous to a spatio-temporal filter approach. It is also shown analytically and through numerical examples that the proposed method results in bidirectional guided waves when the steering angle is zero. Further, for non-zero steering angles, the waves travel in four directions, including the desired direction. Experimental studies are suggested.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationReview of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Volume 32
EditorsDale E. Chimenti, Donald O. Thompson
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Pages215-222
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780735411296
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event39th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, QNDE 2012 - Denver, United States
Duration: Jul 15 2012Jul 20 2012

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1511
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference39th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, QNDE 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period7/15/127/20/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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