Title :
Biomimetic target localisation using an EMFi based array
Author :
Steckel, J. ; Reijniers, J. ; Boen, A. ; Peremans, H.
Author_Institution :
Active Perception Lab, FTEW-MTT, Universiteit Antwerpen, Prinsstraat 13, 2000, Belgium
Abstract :
Bats are known to use spectral cues to localise targets. We propose a similar localisation scheme making use of a sensor array built using EMFi material and a structured backplate. We present an adaptation of `delay and sum?? beamforming that when combined with a broadband chirp results in accurate localisation (??2??) in a broad field of view [??70??,70??].
Keywords :
Array signal processing; Azimuth; Biomimetics; Biosensors; Chirp; Delay; Frequency; Piezoelectric transducers; Sensor arrays; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Applications of Ferroelectrics, 2008. ISAF 2008. 17th IEEE International Symposium on the
Conference_Location :
Santa Re, NM, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2744-4
Electronic_ISBN :
1099-4734
DOI :
10.1109/ISAF.2008.4693876