Effects of a Fluctuating Temperature Field on the Spatial Coherence of Acoustic Signals.

Abstract

A Theoretical model has been developed for predicting the loss of spatial coherence of moderately low frequency acoustic signals (50 to 300 Hz) that results from the presence of a fluctuating temperature field caused by internal waves and by ocean turbulence. The model has been used to estimate limitations on the maximum useful length of a horizontal, linear, phased array the performance of which is degraded by the presence of the fluctuating temperature field.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1975
Accession Number
ADA011123

Entities

People

  • B. B. Adams
  • J. M. Mccoy
  • Michael J. Beran

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Signals
  • Arrays
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Internal Waves
  • Phased Arrays
  • Turbulence
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.