scholarly journals A Low Frequency Mechanical Transmitter Based on Magnetoelectric Heterostructures Operated at Their Resonance Frequency

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junran Xu ◽  
Chung Leung ◽  
Xin Zhuang ◽  
Jiefang Li ◽  
Shubhendu Bhardwaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Electric Voltage ◽  
Circular Loop ◽  
New Class ◽  
Small Antennas ◽  
Flux Change ◽  
Piezoelectric Layers ◽  
Modulation Signal ◽  
Magnetization Change

Magneto-elasto-electric (ME) coupling heterostructures, consisting of piezoelectric layers bonded to magnetostrictive ones, provide for a new class of electromagnetic emitter materials on which a portable (area ~ 16 cm2) very low frequency (VLF) transmitter technology could be developed. The proposed ME transmitter functions as follows: (a) a piezoelectric layer is first driven by alternating current AC electric voltage at its electromechanical resonance (EMR) frequency, (b) subsequently, this EMR excites the magnetostrictive layers, giving rise to magnetization change, (c) in turn, the magnetization oscillations result in oscillating magnetic fields. By Maxwell’s equations, a corresponding electric field, is also generated, leading to electromagnetic field propagation. Our hybrid piezoelectric-magnetostrictive transformer can take an input electric voltage that may include modulation-signal over a carrier frequency and transmit via oscillating magnetic field or flux change. The prototype measurements reveal a magnetic dipole like near field, demonstrating its transmission capabilities. Furthermore, the developed prototype showed a 104 times higher efficiency over a small-circular loop of the same area, exhibiting its superiority over the class of traditional small antennas.

scholarly journals Energy-Efficient Harmonic Transponder Based on On-Off Keying Modulation for Both Identification and Sensing

Sensors ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 620
Author(s):  
Valentina Palazzi ◽  
Luca Roselli ◽  
Manos M. Tentzeris ◽  
Paolo Mezzanotte ◽  
Federico Alimenti
Keyword(s):  
Output Signal ◽  
Second Harmonic ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Ultra Low Power ◽  
New Class ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Frequency Doublers ◽  
Modulation Signal

This paper presents a novel passive Schottky-diode frequency doubler equipped with an on-off keying (OOK) modulation port to be used in harmonic transponders for both identification and sensing applications. The amplitude modulation of the second-harmonic output signal is achieved by driving a low-frequency MOSFET, which modifies the dc impedance termination of the doubler. Since the modulation signal is applied to the gate port of the transistor, no static current is drained. A proof-of-concept prototype was manufactured and tested, operating at 1.04 GHz. An on/off ratio of 23 dB was observed in the conversion loss of the doubler for an available input power of −10 dBm. The modulation port of the circuit was excited with a square wave (fm up to 15 MHz), and the measured sidebands in the spectrum featured a good agreement with the theory. Then, the doubler was connected to a harmonic antenna system and tested in a wireless experiment for fm up to 1 MHz, showing an excellent performance. Finally, an experiment was conducted where the output signal of the doubler was modulated by a reed switch used to measure the rotational speed of an electrical motor. This work opens the door to a new class of frequency doublers, suitable for ultra low-power harmonic transponders for identification and sensing applications.

scholarly journals Occluded Grape Cluster Detection and Vine Canopy Visualisation Using an Ultrasonic Phased Array

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 2182
Author(s):  
Baden Parr ◽  
Mathew Legg ◽  
Stuart Bradley ◽  
Fakhrul Alam
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Volume Estimation ◽  
Yield Estimation ◽  
3D Scan ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Canopy Volume ◽  
Ultrasonic Phased Array ◽  
Added Benefit ◽  
Grape Yield

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.

Hydrodynamic Noise and Radiated Mechanism of 3D Cavity

2012 ◽  
Vol 217-219 ◽  
pp. 2590-2593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Bai Zhou Li
Keyword(s):  
Sound Pressure ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Dipole Source ◽  
Fluctuating Pressure ◽  
Common Structure ◽  
Hydrodynamic Noise ◽  
Near Field Sound ◽  
Equivalent Sources ◽  
Field Sound

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.

Ground Attenuation Factor Based on Measurements

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3436-3447
Author(s):  
Dan Lin ◽  
Andrew Eng
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Attenuation Factor ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Sound Sources ◽  
Frequency Sound ◽  
Sound Levels ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Noise Measurements ◽  
Field Sound

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.

scholarly journals A New Methodology to Predict the Magnetic Shielding Effectiveness of Enclosures at Low Frequency in the Near Field

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Frikha ◽  
Mohamed Bensetti ◽  
Fabrice Duval ◽  
Nabil Benjelloun ◽  
Frederic Lafon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Magnetic Shielding ◽  
Shielding Effectiveness

Enhanced transmission efficiency of magneto-inductive wave propagating in non-homogeneous 2-D magnetic metamaterial array

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Hong Hiep Le ◽  
Thanh Son Pham ◽  
Bui Xuan Khuyen ◽  
Bui Son Tung ◽  
Quang Minh Ngo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Transmission Efficiency ◽  
Position Sensor ◽  
Wireless Power ◽  
Current Ratio ◽  
Enhanced Transmission ◽  
Unit Cells ◽  
Simulation And Experiment ◽  
Ratio Transmission

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.

AWE-Inspiring Electrically Small Antennas

2022 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Richard W. Ziolkowski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Electrically Small Antennas ◽  
Active Systems ◽  
Small Antennas ◽  
Iot Applications ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
The Future ◽  
Forward Looking

Anytime-wireless-everywhere (AWE) aspirations for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications to be enabled through current 5G and evolving 6G and beyond ecosystems necessitate the development of innovative electrically small antennas (ESAs). While a variety of ESA systems are reviewed, those realized from the near-field resonant parasitic (NFRP) antenna paradigm are emphasized. Efficiency, bandwidth and directivity issues are highlighted. Multifunctional, reconfigurable, passive and active systems that have been achieved are discussed and illustrated; their performance characteristics and advantages described. This overview finalizes by going back to the future and considers enterprising research areas of current and forward-looking interest.

scholarly journals Development of an Improved LMD Method for the Low-Frequency Elements Extraction from Turbine Noise Background

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 805
Author(s):  
Lida Liao ◽  
Bin Huang ◽  
Qi Tan ◽  
Kan Huang ◽  
Mei Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Condition Monitoring ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Aerodynamic Noise ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Noise Background

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.

scholarly journals Hybrid Method of Modal Analysis and Laser Shock Scanning to Visualize the Pyroshock Propagation in a Tension Joint

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Yong-Woon Kim ◽  
Jae-Kyeong Jang ◽  
Jung-Ryul Lee ◽  
Hak-Seong Gim
Keyword(s):  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Hybrid Method ◽  
Response Spectrum ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Experimental Simulation ◽  
Laser Shock ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Tension Joint

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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