Computing Where Perturbations Affect the Acoustic Impulse Response in the Ocean

Abstract

We compute accurate maps of oceanic perturbations affecting transient acoustic signals propagating from source to receiver. The technological advance involves coupling the one-way wave equation (OWWE) propagation model with the theory for the Differential Measure of Influence (DMI) yielding the map. The DMI requires two finite-frequency solutions of the acoustic wave equation obeying reciprocity: from source to receiver and vice versa. OWWE satisfies reciprocity at basin-scales with sound speed varying horizontally and vertically. At infinite frequency, maps of the DMI collapse into rays. Mapping the DMI is useful for understanding measurements of acoustic perturbations at finite frequencies.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2018
Source ID
10.1142/s2591728518500044

Entities

People

  • Dmitry Yu Mikhin
  • John L. Spiesberger

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • University of Pennsylvania

Tags

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • International Journalism and Media Studies.