Study of random array generation method for moving sound source identification

Based on the problem that the existing generating method of random array structure is inefifcient, a method is proposed to generate the random target arrays by using coaxial circular array in the polar coordinates in the premise that the array angular resolution of source identification is guaranteed. According to the principle of moving sound source identification, this paper deduces the basic non-equidistance coaxial circular rings' radius, and generates target random arrays which were suitable for moving sound source identification through array partitioning, condition filtering in the polar coordinates and simulation evaluation. Finally, numerical simulation and moving car sound source identification test have been done. The analysis results show that using this method to generate random array is effective. Compared with the traditional regular arrays, the target random array has more accurate moving sound source identification performance.