Investigation of the characteristics of a high-power transmitting acoustic antenna array

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Authors: Krasnenko N. P., Kudryavtsev A. N., Rakov A. S., Rakov D. S.

Annotation: Results of experimental and theoretical investigations of the characteristics of a high-power transmitting acoustic antenna array intended for atmospheric applications are presented. The method of investigation and calculation is described. The validity of the calculated antenna directional pattern has been confirmed. The main parameters of the developed antenna array are given.

Keywords: antenna array, antenna directional pattern, sound pressure level, maximum sounding range, power