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  • Intelligent equalizer solution employing music genre and the room characteristics analysis

    The paper presents an intelligent equalizer solution based on room acoustic conditions and music genre analysis. A series of acoustic characteristic measurements are performed for checking the concept proposed. White noise (reference signal) and audio excerpts belonging to six music genres are utilized as excitation signals in measurements. This results in registration of frequency responses of rooms and reverberation times. Signals...

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  • IMPACT OF CAUSTICS ON ACOUSTICS OF WHISPERING GROTTOES IN THE OLIWA PARK IN GDAŃSK

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    - Rok 2017

    In the paper, caustics are discussed as ordered forms of focus broadening occurring in concave mirrors. An example of caustics created by the reflection of the light from the concave mirror is shown. Against this background, the possibility to observe caustics in rooms is pointed out. Special emphasis is put on large rooms of historic character, as such interiors frequently include acoustic mirrors in the form of arched vaults...

  • A Stand for Measurement and Prediction of Scattering Properties of Diffusers

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    In this paper we present a set of solutions which may be used for prototyping and simulation of acoustic scattering devices. A system proposed is capable of measuring sound field. Also a way to use an open source solution for simulation of scattering phenomena occurring in proximity of acoustic diffusers is shown. The result of our work are measurement procedure and a prototype of the simulation script based on FEniCS - an open source...

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  • Analysis of soundscape recordings in close proximity to the road in changeable wather conditions

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    The acoustic vehicle sensing is the least invasive type of traffic detection. Also, acoustic-based vehicle detection technology is insensitive to precipitation and can operate in low light level. Therefore, this kind of method may be used for automatic detection of the vehicle passage events. It can also be employed for measurements of a vehicle speed and the vehicle assignment to the particular category. In this paper the results...

  • The Caustic in the Acoustics of Historic Interiors

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    In the paper, caustics are discussed as ordered forms of focus broadening occurring in concave mirrors. Presented are examples of caustics formed in natural conditions and application of the phenomenon in different fields of science and technology. Against this factual background, the possibility to observe caustics in rooms is pointed out. Special emphasis is put on large rooms of historic character, as such interiors frequently...

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  • The Imaging of Gdansk Bay Seabed by Using Side Sonar

    This paper is mainly aimed at presentation of an impact of environmental conditions on imaging accuracy by using hydro-acoustic systems in waters of a high non-uniformity of spatial distribution of hydrological parameters. Impact of refraction on erroneous estimation of range, in case of wave radiation into water under a large angle, like in side sonars or multi-beam echo-sounders, is especially important. In this paper seasonal...

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  • Acoustics-related aspects of historic interior modernization projects

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    - Rok 2014

    The paper presents three historic interiors in which modernization projects have been carried out having an important impact on their acoustic qualities. Two of the described case studies are positive examples of solving the problem of a natural contradictions between modern technical standards and strict discipline imposed by the heritage conservation system. On the other hand, the effect of neglecting the acoustic needs when...

  • Towards Audio Signal Equalization Based on Spectral Characteristics of a Listening Room and Music Content Reproduced

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    - Rok 2018

    This study presents investigations of the influence of the room acoustics on the frequency characteristic of the audio signal playback. First, the concept of a novel spectral equalization method of the room acoustic conditions is introduced. On the basis of the room spectral response, a system for room acoustics compensation based on an equalizer designed is proposed. The system settings depend on music genre recognized automatically....

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  • A concept of Signal Equalization Method Based on Music Genre and the Listener's Room Characteristics

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    - Rok 2016

    A research study that investigates the influence of the room acoustics environment on the frequency characteristic of the audio signal playback is presented. First, a novel spectral equalization method of the room acoustic conditions is introduced. On the basis of the frequency response of the room, a system for room acoustics compensation based on eight-band equalizer is proposed. The system settings depend on music genre. In...

  • Music signal equalization in a changing environment

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    - Rok 2019

    The paper presents the concept of an automatic system for music signal correction, considering room frequency response and music genre being played. The proposed algorithm, based on the room frequency response, compensates acoustic conditions surrounding the sound source. Additionally, the compensation process considers the signal content by recognizing music genre. As part of the described research, a series of subjective tests...

  • INVESTIGATION OF BOTTOM SEDIMENT STRATIFICATION

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    The main goal of this paper is to find a method to assess remotely the type of sediments on the basis of the signal received using the parametric echosounder. The images of the sea bottom sediments taken by a parametric echosounder show the fine structure of the upper layer of the bottom sediments. The depth of penetration depends on the type of sediment, in fact on the attenuation of acoustic wave. In the paper the method of distinguishing...

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  • Application of auto calibration and linearization algorithms to improve sound quality of computer devices

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    - Rok 2015

    An application of auto calibration and linearization algorithms designed for correcting acoustic characteristics of selected computer devices was presented in the paper. The functionality of the algorithms were presented for two kind of computer devices: ultrabook class computer and portable device of All-In-One type. The algorithms were adjusted for the given type of the device on the basis of series of measurements conducted...

  • The Innovative Faculty for Innovative Technologies

    A leaflet describing Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdańsk University of Technology. Multimedia Systems Department described laboratories and prototypes of: Auditory-visual attention stimulator, Automatic video event detection, Object re-identification application for multi-camera surveillance systems, Object Tracking and Automatic Master-Slave PTZ Camera Positioning System, Passive Acoustic Radar,...

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  • Introduction to the special issue on machine learning in acoustics

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    • Z. Michalopoulou
    • P. Gerstoft
    • B. Kostek
    • M. A. Roch

    - Journal of the Acoustical Society of America - Rok 2021

    When we started our Call for Papers for a Special Issue on “Machine Learning in Acoustics” in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, our ambition was to invite papers in which machine learning was applied to all acoustics areas. They were listed, but not limited to, as follows: • Music and synthesis analysis • Music sentiment analysis • Music perception • Intelligent music recognition • Musical source separation • Singing...

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  • Excitation of Non-Wave Modes by Sound of Arbitrary Frequency in a Chemically Reacting Gas

    The nonlinear phenomena in the field of high intensity sound propagating in a gas with a chemical reaction, are considered. A chemical reaction of A → B type is followed by dispersion and attenuation of sound which may be atypical during irreversible thermodynamic processes under some conditions. The first and second order derivatives of heat produced in the chemical reaction evaluated at the equilibrium temperature, density and...

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  • Influence of the Widespread Use of Corten Plate on the Acoustics of the European Solidarity Centre Building in Gdansk

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    This paper describes the relationship between a strong architectural vision that is difficult to balance, and user expectations in terms of acoustics. The focus is on the use of corten steel as the dominant finishing material on façades and interiors to achieve an expressive, symbolic message through program-based design. The architectural premises justifying the adopted solutions are presented, especially the universality and...

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  • Detection of Objects Buried in the Sea Bottom with the Use of Parametric Echosounder

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    The paper contains results of a in situ research main task of which was to detect objects buried, partially or completely, in the sea bottom. Object detecting technologies employing acoustic wave sources based on nonlinear interaction of elastic waves require application of parametric sound sources. Detection of objects buried in the sea bottom with the use of classic hydroacoustic devices such as the sidescan sonar or multibeam...

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  • PHONEME DISTORTION IN PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS

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    The quality of voice messages in speech reinforcement and public address systems is often poor. The sound engineering projects of such systems take care of sound intensity and possible reverberation phenomena in public space without, however, considering the influence of acoustic interference related to the number and distribution of loudspeakers. This paper presents the results of measurements and numerical simulations of the...

  • Measurement of Impulse Response of Shallow Water Communication Channel by Correlation Method

    Performances of underwater acoustic communication (UAC) systems are strongly related to specific propagation conditions of the underwater channel; conditions that can additionally change in time due to the movement of the acoustic system transmitter and receiver or to reflection by underwater objects of the transmitted signal. The time-varying impulse response is a comprehensive description of dynamically changing transmission...

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  • Analysis of a caustic formed by a spherical reflector: Impact of a caustic on architectural acoustics

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    Focusing sound in rooms intended for listening to music or speech is an acoustic defect. Design recommendations provide remedial steps to effectively prevent this. However, there is a category of objects of high historical or architectural value in which the sound focus correction is limited or even abandoned. This also applies to indoor or outdoor concert shells, installations for teaching and acoustic presentations, etc. The...

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  • Cavitation based cleaner technologies for biodiesel production and processing of hydrocarbon streams: A perspective on key fundamentals, missing process data and economic feasibility – A review

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    - ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY - Rok 2022

    The present review emphasizes the role of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) and acoustic cavitation in clean and green technologies for selected fuels (of hydrocarbon origins such as gasoline, naphtha, diesel, heavy oil, and crude oil) processing applications including biodiesel production. Herein, the role of cavitation reactors, their geometrical parameters, physicochemical properties of liquid media, liquid oxidants, catalyst loading,...

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  • Developing assumptions for the tram noise attenuation passive system using the noise maps analysis method

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    The paper presents experimental research carried out to determine the possible actions to reduce thenoise generated by trams in a highly urbanised area. A few design strategies affecting tram ride qualityhave been presented – especially in the aspect of the acoustic phenomena. Main sources of the noisein trams were characterised. The paper includes selected results of comprehensive...

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  • Detection of the Incoming Sound Direction Employing MEMS Microphones and the DSP

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    - Rok 2017

    A 3D acoustic vector sensor based on MEMS microphones and its application to road traffic monitoring is presented in the paper. The sensor is constructed from three pairs of digital MEMS microphones, mounted on the orthogonal axes. Signals obtained from the microphones are used to compute sound intensity vectors in each direction. With this data, it is possible to compute the horizontal and vertical angle of an incoming sound....

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  • Distributed System For Noise Threat Evaluation Based On Psychoacoustic Measurements

    An innovative system designed for the continuous monitoring of acoustic climate of urban areas was presentedin the paper. The assessment of environmental threats is performed using online data, acquired through a grid ofengineered monitoring stations collecting comprehensive information about the acoustic climate of urban areas.The grid of proposed devices provides valuable data for the purpose of long and short time acoustic climateanalysis....

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  • Investigation of the vertical distribution of the sound speed of the Gulf of Gdansk in the years 2000-2010

    The conditions of the acoustic wave propagation in the southern Baltic are much more complex than in other shallow waters. In the typical shallow water, seasonal changes in acoustical conditions in the upper layer, of the depth of about 60-70 m, are observed. They are caused by variation of the annual meteorological conditions. Most often, in the deep water layer, acoustical conditions are stable throughout the year. However, in...

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  • Multimodal Surveillance Based Personal Protection System

    A novel, multimodal approach for automatic detection of abduction of a protected individual, employing dedicated personal protection device and a city monitoring system is proposed and overviewed. The solution is based on combining four modalities (signals coming from: Bluetooth, fixed and PTZ cameras, thermal camera, acoustic sensors). The Bluetooth signal is used continuously to monitor the protected person presence, and in case...

  • On Some Aspects of Fish Target Strength Estimation in Shallow Waters

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    - Rok 2013

    The theory of acoustic surveys for determining fish abundance are well established in fishery acoustics. The origins of the estimation are related to overcoming the problem of unknown position of target in the beam using statistical inversion. Although recently researchers use more sophisticated echosounders that provides more informative data allowing for direct solution it is known that the results are biased due to not ideally...

  • A Study of Cross-Linguistic Speech Emotion Recognition Based on 2D Feature Spaces

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    • G. Tamulevicius
    • G. Korvel
    • A. B. Yayak
    • P. Treigys
    • J. Bernataviciene
    • B. Kostek

    - Electronics - Rok 2020

    In this research, a study of cross-linguistic speech emotion recognition is performed. For this purpose, emotional data of different languages (English, Lithuanian, German, Spanish, Serbian, and Polish) are collected, resulting in a cross-linguistic speech emotion dataset with the size of more than 10.000 emotional utterances. Despite the bi-modal character of the databases gathered, our focus is on the acoustic representation...

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  • Kinedynamics of Spherical Wavefields in Fluid and Dielectric Continua

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    - Rok 2016

    Distubances induced by physical sources in fluids or dielectrics maintain their primary character while propagating throughout either of these bi-dynamic continua. The paper defines and illustrates four sets of bi-fields based on four specific fundamental kinedynamic solutions to inhomogeneous wave equations related to quasi-point acoustic and electromagnetic sources.

  • Analiza akustyki Teatru im. Marii Zańkowieckiej we Lwowie na podstawie pomiarów fotogrametrycznych i akustycznych

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    • T. Kamisiński
    • A. Kulowski
    • R. Kinasz
    • A. Pilch
    • A. Waczko

    - Rok 2008

    Utworzono model komputerowy pola akustycznego w sali widowiskowej Teatru i zbadano zakres możliwych zmian akustyki sali w związku z planowanym remontem sali. Model został skalibrowany na podstawie pomiarów akustycznych w stanie aktualnym. W obliczeniach wykorzystano program komputerowy CATT-Acoustic.

  • The vortex flow caused by sound in a bubbly liquid

    Generation of vorticity in the field of intense sound in a bubbly liquid in the free half-space is considered. The reasons for generation of vorticity are nonlinearity, diffraction, and dispersion. Acoustic streaming differs from that in a Newtonian fluid. Under some conditions, the vortex flow changes its direction. Conclusions concern streaming induced by a harmonic or an impulse Gaussian beam.

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  • Investigation of the laser generated ablation plasma plume dynamics and plasma plume sound wave dynamics

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    • M. Tański
    • R. Barbucha
    • M. Kocik
    • K. Garasz
    • J. Mizeraczyk

    - Rok 2012

    We investigated the dynamics of laser generated ablation plasma plume expanding in ambient air and dynamics of the sound wave generated by the expanding plasma. The ablation plasma plume was generated during nanosecond laser micromachining of the thin metal foil. The time-resolved images of the expanding plasma plume and sound wave were captured at several nanosecond intervals. Using captured images the expansion rate of the plasma...

  • Active feedback noise control in the presence of impulsive disturbances

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    The problem of active feedback control of a narrowband acoustic noise in the presence of impulsive disturbances is considered. It is shown that, when integrated with appropriately designed outlier detector, the proposed earlier feedback control algorithm called SONIC is capable of isolating and rejecting noise pulses. According to our tests this guarantees stable and reliable operation of the closed-loop noise cancelling...

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  • The nonlinear effects of sound in a liquid with relaxation losses

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    The nonlinear effects of sound in electrolyte with a chemical reaction are examined. The dynamic equations that govern non-wave modes in the field of intense sound are derived, and acoustic forces of vortex, entropy, and relaxation modes are determined in the cases of low-frequency sound and high-frequency sound. The difference in the nonlinear effects of sound in electrolyte and in a gas with excited vibrational degrees of molecules,...

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  • Control of mass concentration of reagents by sound in a gas with nonequilibrium chemical reactions

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    The weakly nonlinear dynamics of a chemically reacting gas is studied. Nonlinear interaction of acoustic and nonacoustic types of motion are considered. We decompose the base equations using the relationships of the gas-dynamic perturbations specific for every type of motion. The governing equation for the mass fraction of a reagent influenced by dominating sound is derived and discussed. The conclusions concern the equilibrium...

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  • Automatic labeling of traffic sound recordings using autoencoder-derived features

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    An approach to detection of events occurring in road traffic using autoencoders is presented. Extensions of existing algorithms of acoustic road events detection employing Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients combined with classifiers based on k nearest neighbors, Support Vector Machines, and random forests are used. In our research, the acoustic signal gathered from the microphone placed near the road is split into frames and converted...

  • Sounding Mechanism of a Flue Organ Pipe—A Multi-Sensor Measurement Approach

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    - SENSORS - Rok 2024

    This work presents an approach that integrates the results of measuring, analyzing, and modeling air flow phenomena driven by pressurized air in a flue organ pipe. The investigation concerns a Bourdon organ pipe. Measurements are performed in an anechoic chamber using the Cartesian robot equipped with a 3D acoustic vector sensor (AVS) that acquires both acoustic pressure and air particle velocity. Also, a high-speed camera is employed...

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  • BADANIA ODBIOROWE ŁUKOWEJ KŁADKI DLA PIESZYCH 10T NAD DROGĄ S8 W WARSZAWIE

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    - Rok 2015

    The paper presents in situ load testing of the newly build footbridge over S8 expressway in Warsaw. The most characteristic thing for the structure is a shape of arch girders, which correspond with adjacent half-tunnel acoustic baffles. The paper consists of description of the structure, results of the in-situ static and dynamic load testing, results of the numerical simulations, comparative analysis and final conclusions on the...

  • Split-Beam Echosounder Data from Puck Bay

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    - Rok 2022

    The acoustic data was collected in 2018–2019 in the Bay of Puck in the seasons: autumn, winter, spring. The data was collected during the day and night using three split-beam echosounders with frequencies of 38 kHz, 120 kHz and 333 kHz at a designated study area not far from the city of Hel, while the ship was sailing. To ensure data quality, the echosounders were calibrated and passive noise was measured.

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  • Robust algorithm for active feedback control of narrowband noise

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    The problem of active control of narrowband acoustic noise is considered. It is shown that the proposed earlier feedback control algorithm called SONIC (self-optimizing narrowband interference canceller), based on minimization of the L2-norm performance measure, can be re-derived using the L1 approach. The resulting robust SONIC algorithm is more robust to heavy-tailed measurement noise, such as the αlpha-stable noise, than the...

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  • EXAMINING INFLUENCE OF VIDEO FRAMERATE AND AUDIO/VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION ON AUDIO-VISUAL SPEECH RECOGNITION ACCURACY

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    The problem of video framerate and audio/video synchronization in audio-visual speech recogni-tion is considered. The visual features are added to the acoustic parameters in order to improve the accuracy of speech recognition in noisy conditions. The Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients are used on the acoustic side whereas Active Appearance Model features are extracted from the image. The feature fusion approach is employed. The...

  • EXAMINING INFLUENCE OF VIDEO FRAMERATE AND AUDIO/VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION ON AUDIO-VISUAL SPEECH RECOGNITION ACCURACY

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    The problem of video framerate and audio/video synchronization in audio-visual speech recognition is considered. The visual features are added to the acoustic parameters in order to improve the accuracy of speech recognition in noisy conditions. The Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients are used on the acoustic side whereas Active Appearance Model features are extracted from the image. The feature fusion approach is employed. The...

  • Velocity Field Characteristics at the Inlet to a Pipe Culvert

    A poorly designed culvert inlet structure causes scouring, which can lead to the collapse of the culvert and significant damage to the neighboring land. A set of laboratory tests was evaluated to examine velocity distribution at the culvert inlet. A three-dimensional acoustic Doppler velocimeterwas used to measure instantaneous flowvelocity upstream of the culvert. The analysis of mean velocities, turbulence strength, and Reynolds...

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  • Tracking of the broadband source of the underwater noise in the very shallow water conditions

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    The paper contains the result s, both theoretical and experimental , connected with the tracking of the underwater noise source as small ships, pontoon , diver and so on. The pro blem of security in the shallow water area is the challenge for underwater acousticians. In this paper there is take n into account the detection of the sources that move on the surface of the sea or underwater in shallow...

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  • Local dynamics of fluids and dielectrics as the foundation of signal-carrying wave properties

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    - Rok 2014

    This paper develops an original approach to fundamental problems of classical linear acoustics and electromagnetics, proving a crucial role of doubly-dynamic local properties of a propagation medium in supporting wave-like fields able to carry information signals. The proof is composed of two steps concerning, subsequently, fluid acoustics and dielectric electromagnetics. The first step consists in complementing a common, practically...

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  • Numerical Model of Surface and Quasi-Spherical Sea Noise and Its Application to Analysis of DIFAR Systems

    Various types of passive sonar systems are used to detect submarines. These activities are complex and demanding. Therefore, computer simulations are most often used at the design stage of these systems. For this reason, it is also necessary to simulate the acoustic ambient noise of the sea. The article proposes a new numerical model of surface and quasi-spherical sea noise and presents its statistical parameters. The results of...

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  • Guitar String Sound Retrieved from Moving Pixels

    The aim of this study was to develop a method of visual recording and analyzing the vibrations of guitar strings using high-speed cameras and dedicated video processing algorithms. The recording of a plucked string reveals the way in which the deformations propagate, composing the standing and travelling wave. The paper compares the results for a few selected models of classical and acoustic guitars, and it involves processing...

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  • Multi-source-supplied parallel hybrid propulsion of the inland passenger ship STA.H. Research work on energy efficiency of a hybrid propulsion system operating in the electric motor drive mode

    In the Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, design has recently been developed of a small inland ship with hybrid propulsion and supply system. The ship will be propelled by a specially designed so called parallel hybrid propulsion system. The work was aimed at carrying out the energy efficiency analysis of a hybrid propulsion system operating in the electric motor drive mode and at...

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  • Curves of thermodynamic states in some fluids with dispersion

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    variations in the thermodynamic state of a dispersive medium, caused by sound, are studied. A bubbly liquid and a Maxwell fluid are considered as examples. Curves in the plane of thermodynamic states are plotted. They are in fact pictorial images of linear relations of excess pressure and excess density in the acoustic wave which reflect irreversible attenuation of the sound energy. The curves account for the nonlinear generation...

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  • Acceleration waves in the nonlinear micromorphic continuum

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    - MECHANICS RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS - Rok 2018

    Within the framework of the nonlinear elastic theory of micromorphic continua we derive the conditions for propagation of acceleration waves. An acceleration wave, also called a wave of weak discontinuity of order two, can be treated as a propagating nonmaterial surface across which the second derivatives of the placement vector and micro-distortion tensor may undergo jump discontinuities. Here we obtain the acoustic tensor for...

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