scholarly journals Single-Sensor EMI Source Localization Using Time Reversal: An Experimental Validation

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 2448
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Karami ◽  
Mohammad Azadifar ◽  
Zhaoyang Wang ◽  
Marcos Rubinstein ◽  
Farhad Rachidi
Keyword(s):  
Source Localization ◽  
Time Reversal ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Electromagnetic Compatibility ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Monopole Antenna ◽  
Reversal Process ◽  
Receiving Antenna ◽  
Backward Propagation

The localization of electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources is of high importance in electromagnetic compatibility applications. Recently, a novel localization technique based on the time-reversal cavity (TRC) concept was proposed using only one sensor, and its application to localize EMI sources was validated numerically. In this paper, we present a validation of the proposed time-reversal process in which the forward step of the time-reversal process is performed experimentally and the backward step is carried out via numerical simulations, a realistic scenario which is applicable to practical source localization problems. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first implementation of a three-dimensional electromagnetic time-reversal process in which the forward signal is provided experimentally while the backward propagation step is carried out numerically. The considered experimental setup is formed by a partially open cavity and two monopole antennas to emulate the EMI source and the sensor (receiving antenna), respectively. Assuming that the location of the source is the feed point of the monopole antenna, the resulting three-dimensional location error in the experimental validation was only 1.49 cm, which is about one-third the length of the monopole antenna, corresponding to about λmin/2 (diffraction limit).

scholarly journals Influence of Aircraft Power Electronics Processing on Backup VHF Radio Systems

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 777
Author(s):  
Jan Leuchter ◽  
Radim Bloudicek ◽  
Jan Boril ◽  
Josef Bajer ◽  
Erik Blasch
Keyword(s):  
Power Electronics ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Electromagnetic Compatibility ◽  
Intermediate Frequency ◽  
Radio Communication ◽  
Very High Frequency ◽  
Switching Power ◽  
Radio Systems ◽  
The Impact

The paper describes the influence of power electronics, energy processing, and emergency radio systems (ERS) immunity testing on onboard aircraft equipment and ground stations providing air traffic services. The implementation of next-generation power electronics introduces potential hazards for the safety and reliability of aircraft systems, especially the interferences from power electronics with high-power processing. The paper focuses on clearly identifying, experimentally verifying, and quantifiably measuring the effects of power electronics processing using switching modes versus the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of emergency radio systems with electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI can be very critical when switching power radios utilize backup receivers, which are used as aircraft backup systems or airport last-resort systems. The switching power electronics process produces interfering electromagnetic energy to create problems with onboard aircraft radios or instrument landing system (ILS) avionics services. Analyses demonstrate significant threats and risks resulting from interferences between radio and power electronics in airborne systems. Results demonstrate the impact of interferences on intermediate-frequency processing, namely, for very high frequency (VHF) radios. The paper also describes the methodology of testing radio immunity against both weak and strong signals in accordance with recent aviation standards and guidance for military radio communication systems in the VHF band.

scholarly journals Reduction of Electromagnetic Interference Using ZnO-PCL Nanocomposites at Microwave Frequency

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abubakar Yakubu ◽  
Zulkifly Abbas ◽  
Nor Azowa Ibrahim ◽  
Ahmad Fahad
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Electromagnetic Compatibility ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Microwave Frequency ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Radio Emissions ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Home Appliance ◽  
Coaxial Probe ◽  
Very High

In industrial equipment and home appliance applications, the electromagnetic compatibility compliance directive (ECCD) demands that electromagnetic interference side effects be eliminated or marginally minimized. The equipment must not disturb radio and telecommunication as well as other appliances. Additionally the ECCD also governs the immunity of such equipment to interference and seeks to ensure that this equipment is not disturbed by radio emissions when used as intended. Many types of absorbing materials are commercially available. However, many are expensive and not environmentally friendly. It is in the light of the above that we studied the electromagnetic absorption properties of ZnO-PCL nanocomposites prepared from cheap and abundant resources which are environmentally friendly (zinc and polycaprolactone). The test was carried out using a microstrip, open ended coaxial probe, and vector network analyzer. Amongst other findings, result showed that the ZnO-PCL nanocomposite has the capability of attenuating microwave frequency up to −18.2 dB due to their very high specific surface areas attributed to the nanofillers at 12 GHz.

scholarly journals Heating source localization in a reduced time

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 623-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Beddiaf ◽  
Laurent Autrique ◽  
Laetitia Perez ◽  
Jean-Claude Jolly
Keyword(s):  
Heat Conduction ◽  
Source Localization ◽  
Conjugate Gradient ◽  
Regularization Method ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Gradient Algorithm ◽  
Iterative Regularization ◽  
Heating Source ◽  
Ill Posed ◽  
Reduced Time

Abstract Inverse three-dimensional heat conduction problems devoted to heating source localization are ill posed. Identification can be performed using an iterative regularization method based on the conjugate gradient algorithm. Such a method is usually implemented off-line, taking into account observations (temperature measurements, for example). However, in a practical context, if the source has to be located as fast as possible (e.g., for diagnosis), the observation horizon has to be reduced. To this end, several configurations are detailed and effects of noisy observations are investigated.

Imaging Cracks in Bones Using Acoustic Nonlinearity: A Simulation Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 728-733
Author(s):  
Yang Liu ◽  
Xiasheng Guo ◽  
Zhao Da ◽  
Dong Zhang ◽  
Xiufen Gong
Keyword(s):  
Time Reversal ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Harmonic Component ◽  
Ultrasonic Signal ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Third Harmonic ◽  
Acoustic Nonlinearity ◽  
The Third ◽  
Nonlinear Approach ◽  
Radial Depth

This article proposes an acoustic nonlinear approach combined with the time reversal technique to image cracks in long bones. In this method, the scattered ultrasound generated from the crack is recorded, and the third harmonic nonlinear component of the ultrasonic signal is used to reconstruct an image of the crack by the time reversal process. Numerical simulations are performed to examine the validity of this approach. The fatigue long bone is modeled as a hollow cylinder with a crack of 1, 0.1, and 0.225 mm in axial, radial and circumferential directions respectively. A broadband 500 kHz ultrasonic signal is used as the exciting signal, and the extended three-dimensional Preisach-Mayergoyz model is used to describe the nonclassical nonlinear dynamics of the crack. Time reversal is carried out by using the filtered third harmonic component. The localization capability depends on the radial depth of the crack.

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