Index

Note: Page numbers followed by “f” and “t” refer to figures and tables, respectively.

A

Absolute encoders, 199, 199–200, 199f
Absorption loss, 269
Acceleration, 6, 72, 174, 176, 222, 262–263
sensors, 254–258
Accelerometers, 3, 4–5, 43, 44t, 88, 126, 176, 255
characteristics, 257–258
maximum ratings of piezoelectric sensors, 258t
specifications, 258t
Accuracy, 42
Acoustic beacons, 289
Acoustic damping, 269, 294
attenuation coefficients for air, 270t
Acoustic echo location in air, 288
Acoustic imaging, 11–12, 12f, 293–294
Acoustic impedance, 270–271
acoustic properties of materials, 270t
Acoustic medium properties, 267–271
acoustic damping, 269
acoustic impedance, 270–271
sound intensity and pressure, 268
sound propagation speed, 268–269

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