Parametric Study and Experimental Validation of Acoustic Leaky Wave Antenna in Spatial Localization

Project publication · IEEE Access

Summary

The work studies an acoustic leaky-wave antenna for spatial localization, combining parametric analysis and experimental validation.

Prototipos de antena acústica de onda de fuga para localización espacial
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Main contribution

The research explores how to generate directional beams with a single transducer and how to characterize their behavior for localization tasks. This reduces complexity compared with systems based on sensor arrays.

Resultados y alcance

El estudio paramétrico y la validación experimental confirman que la antena acústica de onda de fuga puede controlar la dirección del haz mediante la frecuencia. Los resultados cuantifican el efecto de la geometría y respaldan su uso en localización espacial, dentro de las tolerancias de fabricación y del entorno de medida.

Link with BoND1

Although it focuses on acoustics, the article connects with BoND1 through its interest in localization, sensing and communications in environments where infrastructure must be efficient. The idea of extracting spatial capability with reduced hardware is consistent with the vision of sustainable and deployable IoT networks.

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Project Publication · IEEE Access

Summary

The work studies an acoustic leaky-wave antenna for spatial localization, combining parametric analysis and experimental validation.

Acoustic leakage wave antenna prototypes for spatial localization
Figure from the original article. Source: IEEE Access, reproduced without modifications under CC BY 4.0.

Bibliometric indicators

JCR quartileQ2
Impact factor4.2
Google Scholar citations6
JCR area
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
JCR year
2025
Scholar query
26 October 2026

Main contribution

The research explores how to generate directional beams with a single transducer and how to characterize its behavior for localization tasks. This reduces complexity compared to systems based on sensor arrays.

Results and scope

Parametric study and experimental validation confirm that the leaky wave acoustic antenna can control the beam direction by frequency. The results quantify the effect of geometry and support its use in spatial localization, within manufacturing tolerances and the measurement environment.

Link with BoND1

Although it focuses on acoustics, the article connects with BoND1 due to its interest in localization, sensing and communications in environments where the infrastructure must be efficient. The idea of ​​extracting spatial capacity with reduced hardware is consistent with the vision of sustainable and deployable IoT networks.

DOIUPCT Repository

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