Bathymetry of Block Island Sound.

Abstract

This description of the bathymetry of the Block Island Fisher Island (BIFI) shallow water acoustic propagation ranges is the first in a series of planned memoranda describing the geology of Block Island Sound. This effort supports the Laboratory's shallow water acoustic propagation programs by describing the characteristics of the bottom boundary along the acoustic corridors. Block Island Sound is naturally divided into two dissimilar bathymetric sections: the flat, gradual sloping eastern sector and the high relief western sector. The acoustic ranges transect both sectors. The western sector of the Block Island-Watch Hill acoustic range however reveals a somewhat lower relief than that of the Block Island-Fishers Island acoustic range. In the eastern sector there is no significant difference in the bathymetry of either range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 29, 1971
Accession Number
ADA043534

Entities

People

  • Andrew Nalwalk
  • James C. Gallagher

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Ranges
  • Bathymetry
  • Block Island
  • Block Island Sound
  • Connecticut
  • Glaciers
  • Long Island Sound
  • New England
  • Rhode Island
  • Ridges
  • Sea Level
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Shallow Water
  • Topography
  • United States
  • Water

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