RT info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject T1 Characterization of a Virtual Array based on MEMS microphones for the analysis of acoustic sources A1 Izquierdo Fuente, Alberto A1 Villacorta Calvo, Juan José A1 Val Puente, Lara del A1 Suarez Vivar, Luis K1 Acoustic array systems K1 Microphones K1 Microelectromechanical systems K1 Spatial resolution K1 Spatial dimensions AB Using arrays with digital MEMS microphones and FPGA-based acquisition/processing systems allows to build systems with hundreds of sensors at a reduced cost. This work analyzes the performance of a virtual array with 6400 MEMS (80 × 80) microphones. The system is composed by a 2D positioning system that places a physical array of 64 microphones (8 × 8) in a grid with 8 x 8 positions, obtaining a spatial aperture of 2 x 2 meters. The measured beampattern is compared with the theoretical one for several frequencies and pointing angles. The beampattern of the physical array is also estimated for each one of the 64 positions used by the positioning system. Also, the measured beampattern and the focusing capacity are analyzed, since beamforming algorithms assume spherical wave due to the large dimensions of the array. Finally, frequency and spatial responses for a set of different acoustic sources are obtained showing angular resolutions of the order of tenths of degree. PB The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America YR 2017 FD 2017 LK http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/25816 UL http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/25816 LA eng NO Boston MA (USA), 25–29 June 2017 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 22-nov-2024