Articles | Volume 14, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-14-285-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-14-285-2025
Regular research article
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24 Nov 2025
Regular research article |  | 24 Nov 2025

Underwater object detection using capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs)

Meghana Vishwanatha, Karman Selvam, Nooshin Saeidi, Maik Wiemer, and Harald Kuhn

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This research investigates the use of Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (CMUTs) for underwater object detection and mapping in shallow-water environments. Experiments demonstrated their ability to detect small objects ( up to 4mm in size) and accurately reconstruct complex 3D surfaces. The findings highlight their potential for high-resolution underwater applications, especially for those requiring economic, compact, portable solutions.
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