A Glossary of Sonar Technology Terms.
Abstract
This glossary of terms was complied for use as a ready reference for persons technically trained but relatively new to sonar technology. As such this compilation was prepared under the assumption that users have a working knowledge of engineering physics and mathematics. No attempt was made to produce a fundamental acoustics primer, since several standard texts exist. Classified terms were excluded in order to allow this glossary to be freely used as a desk top reference. The definitions presented here are consistent with concepts in use by the sonar community, both within the Navy sonar offices and industry. These definitions are consistent with the 'standard' definitions for certain acoustic terms such as available from the American Standards Association, Inc., and the American Institute of Physics, although no effort was made to utilize the definitions of those groups. Users will appreciate that the entires in this glossary appear in alphabetical order. a Table of Contents lists all definitions provided and is useful both in locating the pages of interest, and in determining whether a particular term is included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 1971
- Accession Number
- ADA031920
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