scholarly journals Wave Number and Input Impedance of a VLF Insulated Linear Antenna in an Anisotropic Ionosphere

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Shitian Zhang ◽  
Huaiyun Peng ◽  
Bing Wei ◽  
Xiange Han ◽  
Maoyan Wang

We report a method to obtain the wave number and input impedance of a very low frequency (VLF) insulated linear antenna in an anisotropic ionosphere. Due to the anisotropy, electromagnetic fields in the ionosphere are decomposed into the ordinary wave and extraordinary wave. Wave equations for the layered structure are applied to access the wave number of the insulated antenna in the ionosphere via the derivation of the eigenvalue equation by using boundary conditions. The expression for the wave number is given based on some approximation formulas. Then, King’s antenna theory is further employed to solve the input impedance and current distribution of the antenna in the anisotropic medium. After the validation of the method is performed, near-field characteristics for an insulated antenna with different medium parameters in the anisotropic ionosphere are discussed. Effects of the electric density and geomagnetic field of the time-and space-varying anisotropic ionosphere on the distribution of normalized current are analyzed. This finding provides a promising avenue for getting electromagnetic characteristics of space-borne antennas.

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 2182
Author(s):  
Baden Parr ◽  
Mathew Legg ◽  
Stuart Bradley ◽  
Fakhrul Alam

Grape yield estimation has traditionally been performed using manual techniques. However, these tend to be labour intensive and can be inaccurate. Computer vision techniques have therefore been developed for automated grape yield estimation. However, errors occur when grapes are occluded by leaves, other bunches, etc. Synthetic aperture radar has been investigated to allow imaging through leaves to detect occluded grapes. However, such equipment can be expensive. This paper investigates the potential for using ultrasound to image through leaves and identify occluded grapes. A highly directional low frequency ultrasonic array composed of ultrasonic air-coupled transducers and microphones is used to image grapes through leaves. A fan is used to help differentiate between ultrasonic reflections from grapes and leaves. Improved resolution and detail are achieved with chirp excitation waveforms and near-field focusing of the array. The overestimation in grape volume estimation using ultrasound reduced from 222% to 112% compared to the 3D scan obtained using photogrammetry or from 56% to 2.5% compared to a convex hull of this 3D scan. This also has the added benefit of producing more accurate canopy volume estimations which are important for common precision viticulture management processes such as variable rate applications.


2012 ◽  
Vol 217-219 ◽  
pp. 2590-2593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Bai Zhou Li

The flow past 3D rigid cavity is a common structure on the surface of the underwater vehicle. The hydrodynamic noise generated by the structure has attracted considerable attention in recent years. Based on LES-Lighthill equivalent sources method, a 3D cavity is analyzed in this paper, when the Mach number is 0.0048. The hydrodynamic noise and the radiated mechanism of 3D cavity are investigated from the correlation between fluctuating pressure and frequency, the near-field sound pressure intensity, and the propagation directivity. It is found that the hydrodynamic noise is supported by the low frequency range, and fluctuating pressure of the trailing-edge is the largest, which is the main dipole source.


2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3436-3447
Author(s):  
Dan Lin ◽  
Andrew Eng

Assumptions made on the ground types between sound sources and receivers can significantly impact the accuracy of environmental outdoor noise prediction. A guideline is provided in ISO 9613-2 and the value of ground factor ranges from 0 to 1, depending on the coverage of porous ground. For example, a ground absorption factor of 1 is suggested for grass ground covers. However, it is unclear if the suggested values are validated. The purpose of this study is to determine the sound absorption of different types of ground by measurements. Field noise measurements were made using an omnidirectional loudspeaker and two microphones on three different types of ground in a quiet neighborhood. One microphone was located 3ft from the loudspeaker to record near field sound levels in 1/3 and 1 octave bands every second. The other microphone was located a few hundred feet away to record far field sound in the same fashion as the near field microphone. The types of ground tested were concrete, grass, and grass with trees. Based on the measurement data, it was found that grass and trees absorb high frequency sound well and a ground factor of 1 may be used for 500Hz and up when using ISO 9613-2 methodology. However, at lower frequencies (125 Hz octave band and below), grassy ground reflects sound the same as concrete surfaces. Trees absorb more low frequency sound than grass, but less than ISO 9613-2 suggested.


Author(s):  
Rasmus Trock Kinnerup ◽  
Arnold Knott ◽  
Ole Cornelius Thomsen ◽  
Kresten Marbjerg ◽  
Per Rasmussen

Measuring infrasonic sound sets high requirements on the instruments used. Typically the measurement chain consists of a microphone and a preamplifier. As the input resistance of the preamplifier forms a high pass filter with the capacitance of the microphone in the picofarad range, measuring ultra low frequencies becomes a challenge. The electric preamplifier presented in this paper together with a prepolarized condenser microphone form a measurement system. The developed preamplifier connects the microphone signal directly to the input of an operational amplifier with ultra high input impedance. The bias current for the preamplifier further complicates the signal amplification. A configuration of two diode-connected FETs provide the input bias current. The resulting input impedance of nearly 1 TΩ yields a total lower limiting −3 dB cutoff frequency of 8 mHz and a dynamic range of 95 dB. Being able to measure down to ultra low frequencies in the infrasonic frequency range will aid actors in the debate on wind turbine noise. Sonic booms from supersonic flights include frequencies down to 10 mHz and the preamplifier proposed in this paper will aid scientists trying to modify the N-shaped shock wave at high level which prohibits flights in land zones.


1971 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 2493 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Mishra ◽  
ADE Pullin

The absorption band centred at c. 77 cm-1 in gaseous mixtures of CF3I and N(CH3)3 previously reported and attributed to the N-I stretching mode of the complex CF3I-N(CH3)3 has been carefully re-examined. This band is of interest as an example of a low frequency ?dissociative type? vibrational mode of a weak molecular complex. The band is asymmetric and apparently structureless with a half intensity width at room temperature of 28-30 cm-1. The width of the band may be accounted for as arising from transitions vi + vi+1 where vi is the vibrational quantum number of the N-I stretching mode with vi up to c. 10 making appreciable contribution to the intensity on the low wave-number side. Centrifugal distortion in the complex is considered. Centrifugal stretching and consequent weakening of the bond may shift the band envelope 2-3 cm-1 to lower wave numbers. Assessment of these and other factors affecting the band shape suggest that the fundamental frequency is probably c. 90 cm-1. The band shape of the vibrational mode of the complex at c. 272 cm-1 is briefly discussed. Many of the considerations presented in this paper should apply to vibration-rotation band shapes in other weak molecular complexes. Some general consequences of anharmonicity for the interpretation of the spectra of weak molecular complexes are discussed.


2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Frikha ◽  
Mohamed Bensetti ◽  
Fabrice Duval ◽  
Nabil Benjelloun ◽  
Frederic Lafon ◽  
...  

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Hong Hiep Le ◽  
Thanh Son Pham ◽  
Bui Xuan Khuyen ◽  
Bui Son Tung ◽  
Quang Minh Ngo ◽  
...  

Abstract In this work, we investigate the propagation of magneto-inductive waves (MIWs) in ordering magnetic metamaterial (MM) structures. The proposed non-homogeneous MM slab consists of 9 × 9 MM unit cells constructed from a five-turn spiral embedded on an FR-4 substrate. External capacitors with the value of 40 pF or 50 pF were added to control the resonant frequency of each unit cell in accordance with the waveguide configurations. The characteristics of metamaterial structures, such as negative permeability, current ratio, transmission response, and field distribution in the waveguide, have been thoroughly analyzed by simulation and experiment. Because of the strong magnetic field confinement in the waveguide, the transmittance after nine elements of the non-homogeneous MM slab is 5.2 times greater than that of the homogeneous MM slab. This structure can be applied to the planar near-field wireless power transfer, position sensor, and low-frequency communication.


Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 805
Author(s):  
Lida Liao ◽  
Bin Huang ◽  
Qi Tan ◽  
Kan Huang ◽  
Mei Ma ◽  
...  

Given the prejudicial environmental effects of fossil-fuel based energy production, renewable energy sources can contribute significantly to the sustainability of human society. As a clean, cost effective and inexhaustible renewable energy source, wind energy harvesting has found a wide application to replace conventional energy productions. However, concerns have been raised over the noise generated by turbine operating, which is helpful in fault diagnose but primarily identified for its adverse effects on the local ecosystems. Therefore, noise monitoring and separation is essential in wind turbine deployment. Recent developments in condition monitoring provide a solution for turbine noise and vibration analysis. However, the major component, aerodynamic noise is often distorted in modulation, which consequently affects the condition monitoring. This study is conducted to explore a novel approach to extract low-frequency elements from the aerodynamic noise background, and to improve the efficiency of online monitoring. A framework built on the spline envelope method and improved local mean decomposition has been developed for low-frequency noise extraction, and a case study with real near-field noises generated by a mountain-located wind turbine was employed to validate the proposed approach. Results indicate successful extractions with high resolution and efficiency. Findings of this research are also expected to further support the fault diagnosis and the improvement in condition monitoring of turbine systems.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Yong-Woon Kim ◽  
Jae-Kyeong Jang ◽  
Jung-Ryul Lee ◽  
Hak-Seong Gim

The use of pyrodevices in the aerospace industry has been increasing because of their ability to implement separation missions with a small weight, for example, space launchers, spacecrafts, and missiles. During operation, pyrodevices generate pyroshock, which causes failures of electronic devices. Recently, a pyroshock simulation method using laser shock has been developed to evaluate the risk of pyroshock before flight mission. However, depending on the structure, the laser shock showed some difficulty simulating pyroshock in the low-frequency regime accompanying vibration. Therefore, in this study, we developed a hybrid method of numerical modal analysis and laser shock-based experimental simulation to visualize the pyroshock propagation in all the relevant frequency regimes. For the proof of concept of the proposed method, we performed experiments of explosive bolt-induced shock and pyrolock-induced shock in the open-box-type tension joint and compared the hybrid simulation results with actual pyroshock. From the results, we obtained the simulated time-domain signal with an averaged peak-to-peak acceleration difference (PAD) of 11.2% and the shock response spectrum (SRS) with an averaged mean acceleration difference (MAD) of 28.5%. In addition, we were able to visualize the simulation results in the temporal and spectral domains to compare the pyroshock induced by each pyrodevice. A comparison of the simulations showed that the pyrolock had an impulse level of 1/12 compared to the explosion bolt. In particular, it was confirmed that the pyrolock-induced shock at the near field can cause damage to the electronic equipment despite a smaller impulse than that of the explosive bolt-induced shock. The hybrid method developed in this paper demonstrates that it is possible to simulate pyroshock for all the frequency regimes in complex specimens and to evaluate the risk in the time and frequency domain.


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