Design and Analysis of an Active Reflection Controller That Can Reduce Acoustic Signal Refer to the Angle of Incidence

Abstract

Techniques for reducing the reflection of acoustic signals have recently been actively studied. Most methods for reducing acoustic signals were studied using the normal-incidence wave reduction technique. Although the technique of canceling an object from the normal incidence wave is essential, research on reducing acoustic signals according to the angle of incidence is required for practical applications. In this study, we designed, fabricated, and experimented with an active reflection controller that can reduce acoustic signals according to the angle of incidence. The controller consists of a transmitter on one layer, a receiver sensor on two layers, and an acoustic window on three layers. To reduce the reflected signal, a combination of the time delay and phase was applied to the controller to minimize the acoustic signal by up to −23 dB at an angle of 10°. A controller array simulation was performed based on the results of a controlled experiment. In conclusion, our proposed controller can reduce acoustic signals according to the angle of incidence, which makes it suitable for many applications.

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