Tidal modulation of very-low-frequency and ultra-low-frequency ambient noise levels

Abstract

Several years of continuous low-frequency underwater ambient noise data from 0.1 to 125 Hz have been made available for examination by the United Nations Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization. Narrow-band noise time records between 0.5 and 10 Hz were selected for study, chosen deliberately to address noise sources tied primarily to the environment. Power spectra of the variable narrow-band time records were found to display sharp spectral lines at fluctuation frequencies that match lunar and solar diurnal and semidiurnal ocean tides.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2023
Source ID
10.1121/10.0022269

Entities

People

  • Anthony I. Eller
  • David L. Bradley
  • Kevin D. Heaney

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Seismology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space