High-Resolution localization of broadband sound sources in a duct using out-duct array measurements

This paper investigates using an Iterated Bayesian Focusing Algorithm and out-duct array measurements to identify multiple broadband sources placed in a cylindrical duct. The problems of large main lobe and low resolution due to localization of sources using conventional methods are investigated in this paper. To solve these problems, an Iterated Bayesian Focusing (IBF) method is utilized to localize the broadband sources. To evaluate and confirm the efficacy of the method, simulation tests and experimental validation are performed. In our experiments, we used a 56-channel dobby spiral array for out-duct measurements and beamforming method, equivalent source method (ESM), deconvolution approach for the mapping of acoustic sources (DAMAS), and Iterated Bayesian Focusing (IBF) method to localize broadband sources inside the duct. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the Iterated Bayesian Focusing (IBF) method significantly reduces the main lobe width and minimizes the number of minor lobes. This leads to improved accuracy in localizing double sources.