Note Concerning the Correlations in Space and Time of Surface Wave Amplitudes.

Abstract

A calculation of the de-correlation time of the ocean surface wave spectrum at large wavenumbers is given. This is based on a simple model of wave-wave interactions. The results are expressed in terms of an expected Doppler spread of scattered electromagnetic waves in the microwave regime. A calculation is also given of the distance over which de-correlation of surface waves occurs.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002160

Entities

People

  • Bruce J. West
  • Kenneth M. Watson

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Microwaves
  • Spectra
  • Surface Waves
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Space