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B. Elling is a researcher whose work focuses on advancing airborne ultrasonic technologies, particularly through the development of novel phased array systems for contactless sensing and imaging. Their most notable contribution is the design and realization of an 8-element, 40 kHz ultrasound phased array based on cellular polymer film, a material exhibiting a high piezoelectric effect of up to 150 pC/N. This innovation, detailed in their 2007 paper (7 citations), enables acoustic scanning without moving parts, offering significant potential for object recognition, advanced distance measurements, and inspection scenarios. By leveraging the unique properties of cellular polymers, Elling has helped address the growing demand for versatile, solid-state ultrasonic arrays in airborne applications. Their work stands out for its practical engineering approach to a challenging problem—creating lightweight, flexible, and efficient transducers that can steer sound beams electronically. While their citation count reflects a specialized niche, the impact of this research is evident in its foundational role for subsequent developments in non-destructive testing and robotic sensing, marking Elling as a contributor to the evolution of smart materials in acoustics.
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