Transducer array arrangement and operation for sodar applications

摘要

The invention discloses an array (10) of transducers (12) for a sodar system, and the operation of the array (10) in a monostatic sodar system. The array (10) is made up of a number of individual sound transducers (12). Each transducer (12) emits sound into the atmosphere and senses emitted sound that has been reflected by the atmosphere. The transducers (12) have a generally circular cross-sectional shape. The transducers (12) are arranged in a generally planar, generally hexagonal grid packing arrangement.