摘要
Zigzag Emitting Array Synthesis Aperture ( ZEASA ), a new model of the acoustical imaging is presented and discussed in the paper. The imaging system of this model has not only enough emitting energy for underwater acoustical imaging but also a large field of view. Its scanning speed is high and its cost is relatively low. The form of the point spread function of the system is given. It is found that if the system parameters are controlled properly, the major lobe of the point spread function is similar to that of the system with a square receiving array, and the side lobes along the axis direction of the linear receiving array are lowered. An imaging system with a 64-element. linear receiving array and a 64-element zigzag emitting array is simulated and the analysis of ZEASA is proved to be correct by the results of the simulation.
Zigzag Emitting Array Synthesis Aperture ( ZEASA ), a new model of the acoustical imaging is presented and discussed in the paper. The imaging system of this model has not only enough emitting energy for underwater acoustical imaging but also a large field of view. Its scanning speed is high and its cost is relatively low. The form of the point spread function of the system is given. It is found that if the system parameters are controlled properly, the major lobe of the point spread function is similar to that of the system with a square receiving array, and the side lobes along the axis direction of the linear receiving array are lowered. An imaging system with a 64-element. linear receiving array and a 64-element zigzag emitting array is simulated and the analysis of ZEASA is proved to be correct by the results of the simulation.
