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Physical implementation of dolphin biosonar to facilitate ultrasound control.
- Source :
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Applied Physics Letters . 10/26/2020, Vol. 117 Issue 17, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- We demonstrated that the feats of the dolphin biosonar system can be achieved through physical implementation. Numerical and experimental results suggested that dolphins have evolved to intelligently manipulate physical laws. Gradient distributions of sound speed and density in the forehead counterpart can enhance the main beam by gathering more sound energy to reinforce the main beam and lowering side lobes. As dolphins prove to accomplish efficient control on their biosonar capabilities in multiple ways, this paper provides an additional aspect to enrich our understanding of how one of the best natural biosonar systems works and build a step to inspire additional advanced sound control systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DOLPHINS
*SPEED of sound
*SOUND energy
*PHYSICAL laws
*SOUND systems
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00036951
- Volume :
- 117
- Issue :
- 17
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Applied Physics Letters
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146790320
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0025788