Abstract: A three-dimensional array of acoustic sensors. The array can be used for both the transmission and reception of acoustic signals. The array comprises electroplated piezoelectric polymer layers that are laminated with a non-conductive epoxy to form individual multi-layer array transducer elements. Circuit support layer layers are incorporated between the multi-layer array transducer elements. Because of the three-dimensional configuration of the array, logical transducers can be created from multiple transducer elements, and transmission and reception of acoustic signals in any direction can be realized.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 10, 2002
Date of Patent:
December 30, 2003
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary
of the Navy