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<p>The highlight model is widely used as a simple and convenient method in the radar field but its accuracy is not high. Based on the traditional highlight model, the algorithm has been improved to address the acoustic scattering problems of underwater vehicles with more complex line shapes. The basic idea is to partition the model into micro-bodies to calculate the scattered sound pressure, consider the phase interference of each part, and then synthesise the scattered sound pressure to approximate the target’s actual shape. A computational model of the wedge-shaped convex structure on the back of the underwater vehicles is developed using a highlight model of a trapezoidal plate. The results of the calculations using the highlight model approach are consistent with those of the planar element method. Utilising the modified highlight model method, the accuracy of acoustic scattering characteristics calculations for the stern and overall structures of underwater vehicles has proven satisfactory. Finally, fast acoustic scattering prediction software is developed for underwater vehicles, enabling the calculation of the acoustic scattering characteristics for individual structures, combined structures, and coated silent tiles. This software provides algorithmic support for the fast prediction of the acoustic stealth performance of underwater vehicles.</p>
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The highlight model is widely used as a simple and convenient method in the radar field but its accuracy is not high. Based on the traditional highlight model, the algorithm has been improved to address the acoustic scattering problems of underwater vehicles with more complex line shapes. The basic idea is to partition the model into micro-bodies to calculate the scattered sound pressure, consider the phase interference of each part, and then synthesise the scattered sound pressure to approximate the target’s actual shape. A computational model of the wedge-shaped convex structure on the back of the underwater vehicles is developed using a highlight model of a trapezoidal plate. The results of the calculations using the highlight model approach are consistent with those of the planar element method. Utilising the modified highlight model method, the accuracy of acoustic scattering characteristics calculations for the stern and overall structures of underwater vehicles has proven satisfactory. Finally, fast acoustic scattering prediction software is developed for underwater vehicles, enabling the calculation of the acoustic scattering characteristics for individual structures, combined structures, and coated silent tiles. This software provides algorithmic support for the fast prediction of the acoustic stealth performance of underwater vehicles.

Research on the Modified Echo Highlight Model for Underwater Vehicles with Combined Structures

Jiangsu University of Science and Technology

Polish Maritime Research

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The highlight model is widely used as a simple and convenient method in the radar field but its accuracy is not high. Based on the traditional highlight model,...

Research on the Modified Echo Highlight Model for Underwater Vehicles with Combined Structures

Publié en ligne: 10 oct. 2023

Pages: 163 - 173

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2023-0049

Mots clés
modified highlight model, wedge-shaped convex structure, piecewise synthesis method, acoustic scattering calculation software

© 2023 Xin Xie et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Research on the Modified Echo Highlight Model for Underwater Vehicles with Combined Structures

Publié en ligne: 10 oct. 2023

Pages: 163 - 173

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2023-0049

Mots clésmodified highlight model, wedge-shaped convex structure, piecewise synthesis method, acoustic scattering calculation software

© 2023 Xin Xie et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
modified highlight model, wedge-shaped convex structure, piecewise synthesis method, acoustic scattering calculation software