Vector Hydrophone Beamforming Program with Angular Resolution Enhancement

The vector hydrophone beamforming program is designed to enhance both angular resolution and sensitivity of hydrophone arrays. This algorithm processes and combines received signals from multiple hydrophones through digital signal processing techniques, enabling more accurate and comprehensive target detection. Key implementation aspects include: - Direction of Arrival (DOA) estimation using phase difference analysis between vector channels - Adaptive beamforming algorithms (e.g., MVDR or Capon method) for interference suppression - Spatial filtering techniques to improve signal-to-noise ratio in specific directions - Coordinate transformation handling for 3D beam steering capabilities This beamforming technology finds extensive applications in marine science, acoustic research, and underwater detection systems, particularly through MATLAB or Python implementations involving array manifold calculations and covariance matrix processing for real-time performance optimization.