MEASUREMENTS OF SOUND ATTENUATION IN THE ATMOSPHERE

Abstract

This report includes: PULSE DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS OF SCATTERED SOUND, by Michael D. Mintz. 4 Nov 60, 32p. illus.An attempt is made to measure acoustic scatter attenuation produced by atmospheric turbulence. Laboratory experiments on scattering of sound by turbulence are described; in particular, a new (over) experimental technique involving pulse-height analysis of scattered sound. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 04, 1960
Accession Number
AD0248636

Entities

People

  • Michael D. Mintz
  • Stanley K. Oleson
  • Uno Ingard

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Attenuation
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Measurement
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Research Facilities
  • Scattering
  • Turbulence

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Solar Physics