Chapter 4: “Phased Array Beam Steering

and Focusing”
1) Circle the True statements below:

a) For Linear scans (electronic scanning), arrays are multiplexed across the
probe aperture using the same Focal Law.

b) For Linear scans (electronic scanning), the same elements are used, but
the Focal Laws are changed across the probe aperture

c) For Sectoral scans, arrays are multiplexed across the probe aperture
using the same Focal Law.

d) For Sectoral scans, the same elements are used, but the Focal Laws are
changed across the probe aperture

2) Phased array beam steering is explained as the capability to modify the

refracted angle of the beam generated by the array probe

a) True
b) False

3) What statements are true in regards to phased array focusing:

a) Phased array has the capability to converge the acoustic energy into a
small focal spot

b) Phased array focusing is performed within a probes near field

c) Phased array focusing can be established at various planes within the

near field

d) Phased array focusing is determined within the focal law calculation

e) All of the above

4) Phased array beam steering allows for multiple angle inspections, using a
single probe.

a) True
b) False

5) In phased array inspection time delays are applied during pulsing in order to
achieve:

a) a focused beam upon signal “reception”

b) focusing of the acoustic beam at a specified focal planes

c) multiple beam angles within a single focal law calculation

d) all of the above

6) Element width and pitch have a direct affect on beam steering capabilities

a) True

b) False

7) Focusing of the acoustic beam:

a) is limited to the near field only

b) is controlled through focal law calculation

c) can be set to a specified focal plane

d) all of the above

8) A probe’s steering limit has been reached with the addition of time delayed
pulsing. What can be added to the setup to increase the angle of the steering
plane?

a) an increase in the time shift of the applied delay

b) nothing can be added to the setup

c) an angled wedge

d) none of the above

9) In phased array inspection, with the proper focal laws calculated, focusing can
be achieved at various planes “outside” the near field.

a) True
b) False