Flexible, zero powered, piezoelectric MEMS pressure sensor arrays for fish-like passive underwater sensing in marine vehicles

  • M. Asadnia
  • , A. G P Kottapalli
  • , Z. Shen
  • , J. M. Miao*
  • , G. Barbastathis
  • , M. S. Triantafyllou
  • *Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionAcademicpeer-review

    17 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    In an effort to improve the situational awareness of maritime vehicles, flexible MEMS pressure sensor arrays are developed for underwater sensing applications. This paper outlines the development of piezoelectric microdiaphragm pressure sensor arrays that can perform a passive fish-like underwater sensing. Individual sensors have a low footprint of 1.8 × 1.8 mm2 and do not require any power for their operation. An array of 2 by 5 sensors is fabricated, packaged and tested for use on marine vehicle. The proposed array is capable of locating underwater objects by transducing the pressure variations generated by the stimulus.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    Pages126-129
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781467356558
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2-Apr-2013
    EventIEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013 - Taipei, Taiwan
    Duration: 20-Jan-201324-Jan-2013

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE 26th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2013
    Country/TerritoryTaiwan
    CityTaipei
    Period20/01/201324/01/2013

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Flexible, zero powered, piezoelectric MEMS pressure sensor arrays for fish-like passive underwater sensing in marine vehicles'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this