8–12 Sept 2026
Europe/Vienna timezone

Acoustic Leaky Waves Antenna for Underwater Applications: Analysis and Performance

FA2026/42
10 Sept 2026, 15:00
3h
Messehalle (Poster+Exhibition) (Messe Congress Graz)

Messehalle (Poster+Exhibition)

Messe Congress Graz

Speaker

María Campo-Valera (Universidad Internacional de la Rioja)

Description

Acoustic Leaky Wave Antennas (ALWAs) offer an effective approach for directional sound radiation in underwater environments. This work analyzes their behavior in a fluid medium, focusing on fluid–structure interaction mechanisms that control acoustic leakage and beam steering. Key performance metrics, such as far-field radiation patterns, are assessed, demonstrating the potential of ALWAs for underwater communication, sensing, and sonar applications.

Authors

María Campo-Valera (Universidad Internacional de la Rioja) Rafael Asorey-Cacheda (Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena)

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