Method for estimating the geometry of an acoustic linear antenna.

摘要

The method for estimating the antenna geometry of an acoustic underwater linear antenna that comprises equally spaced hydrophones attached to a cable or line. An optimum estimated shape for the line is determined using an evolutionary algorithm on a moment by moment basis so that the instantaneous estimated antenna geometry is continuously optimized. The shape of the line is described using hydrophone angles ( HI), each hydrophone angle being defined relative to its position.