Underwater Sound Transmission

Abstract

Contents: Sound speed profiles, Refraction, Acoustic paths, Divergence loss theory, Divergence loss applications, Attenuation, Reflection losses, Computation of total loss, Wave equation, Wave guides, Wave guide in cylindrical coordinates, Reflection coefficient, Wave guide modification, Two- layer wave guide, Normal mode theory, Leakage from surface ducts, and WKB method.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 1970
Accession Number
ADA031914

Entities

People

  • H. L. Saxton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Properties
  • Acoustics
  • Bessel Functions
  • Bottom Bounce
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Convergence Zones (Sonar)
  • Differential Equations
  • Diffraction
  • Equations
  • Far Field
  • Geometry
  • Grazing Angles
  • Group Velocity
  • Measurement
  • Sea Water
  • Standing Waves
  • Wave Equations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.