Guided wave enhancement phased array beamforming scheme using recursive feedback

David M. Charutz, Etai Mor, Sevan Harput, David M.J. Cowell, Peter R. Smith, Steven Freear

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Abstract

Guided waves are well established and beneficial tools of ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation applications. Using a phased array it is possible to ensure selectivity, both in terms of the mode and the direction of the wave. Yet, there is a growing need to improve both selectivity and power efficiency of the transmitted ultrasonic wave. The aim of this study is to improve the identification of cracks in thin plates and pipes. In this work, a novel adaptive beamforming technique for guided waves is developed. The method is based on a recursive feedback algorithm which optimizes the individual excitation waveforms to increase the total energy at a desired mode, and enhance a unidirectional propagation of the ultrasonic wave.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2013
Pages166-169
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2013 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 21 Jul 201325 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
ISSN (Print)1948-5719
ISSN (Electronic)1948-5727

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2013
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period21/07/1325/07/13

Keywords

  • Beamforming
  • Nondestructive testing
  • Phased array
  • Recursive feedback
  • Unidirectional guided waves

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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