Development of low-cost underwater acoustic array systems for the northern watch technology demonstration project

Authors

  • G.J. Heard Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic, PO Box 1012, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z7, Canada
  • N. Pelavas Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic, PO Box 1012, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z7, Canada
  • C.E. Lucas Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic, PO Box 1012, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z7, Canada
  • Isaias Peraza Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic, PO Box 1012, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z7, Canada
  • Derek Clark Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic, PO Box 1012, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z7, Canada
  • Colin Cameron Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic, PO Box 1012, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z7, Canada
  • VaI Shepeta Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic, PO Box 1012, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z7, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic arrays, Standards, Absolute minimum, Array controllers, Array design, Bus structures, Mechanical structures, Power requirement, Prototype development, Resin materials, Sampling rates, Technology demonstration projects, Universal serial bus

Abstract

The development of low-cost underwater acoustic array systems for the northern watch technology demonstration project is discussed. Developments since the end of the TDP project include upgraded quantization from 16 to 24-bits, an increased sampling rate range from a few Hertz to 240 kHz, reduction in power requirements for each node and the array controller (1.5W), improved digital bus structures with extra data and power pairs, and modernized interfaces including Ethernet and universal serial bus. The arrays for the Northern Watch project have been developed by Omnitech Electronics Inc. as prime under contract to DRDC. The arrays have undergone two prototype developments. The original array design was based on an absolute minimum cost and made extensive use of standard plastic piping and resin materials for the mechanical structure. The new array design also makes use of connectors to allow for hydrophone replacement.

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Published

2011-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Heard G, Pelavas N, Lucas C, Peraza I, Clark D, Cameron C, Shepeta V. Development of low-cost underwater acoustic array systems for the northern watch technology demonstration project. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2011 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Feb. 15];39(3):200-1. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/2480

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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