A computerized system for assessing towed array sonar functionality and detecting faults

Author

Wagstaff, Ronald A.

Author_Institution

Naval Res. Lab., Stennis Space Center, MS, USA

Volume

18

Issue

4

fYear

1993

fDate

10/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

529

Lastpage

542

Abstract

A computer-based system that processes hydrophone and beam noise data from a towed horizontal line array sonar has been developed. The system also produces various displays that can be used to help assess the functionality of the sonar and to identify faults that cause degraded performance. The system-and various statistics used for characterizing or quantifying a given aspect of the sonar´s performance are discussed. The results are presented in visual formats to aid in rapid assessment and quantification of the sonar´s performance. Examples obtained from the system during recent towed array ambient noise measurement exercises are given to illustrate its utility for real-time performance monitoring and its capability for providing clues to aid in fault localization

Keywords

acoustic arrays; acoustic signal processing; automatic testing; fault location; hydrophones; performance evaluation; sonar; Wilbr; ambient noise measurement; beam noise data; computerized system; degraded performance; fault localization; horizontal line array sonar; hydrophone; performance assessment; real-time performance monitoring; statistics; towed array sonar functionality; visual formats; Acoustic beams; Array signal processing; Computer displays; Degradation; Fault detection; Sea measurements; Sonar detection; Sonar equipment; Sonar measurements; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Oceanic Engineering, IEEE Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0364-9059

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/48.262303

Filename

262303