Mathematical Theory of the Fluctuation of Acoustic Signals in the Ocean (Part I).

Abstract

The mathematical theory of the fluctuations of acoustic signals in transit through the ocean is reviewed in detail. First the experimental basis of the theory is presented using recent data. Then a series of mathematical equations are critically reviewed as to their validity and range of application in describing acoustic fluctuations. Then a list of solutions of these equations is discussed, including Born, Parabolic, Dyson, Bethe-Salpeter, Markov, DeWolf, Beran, Mode Coupling, Diffracting Screens, Middleton, Monte Carlo Ray-Optic, Palmer, and DeSanto. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040108

Entities

People

  • Sam Hanish

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Phenomena
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Diffraction
  • Doppler Effect
  • Equations
  • Fokker Planck Equations
  • Fresnel Zones
  • Random Variables
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Scattering
  • Two Dimensional
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Theoretical Analysis.