An Introduction to the Parabolic Equation for Acoustic Propagation.
Abstract
The derivation of the parabolic wave equation for acoustic propagation is studied and presented pedagogically for tutorial purposes. The literature is reviewed and modifications to the parabolic equation to increase accuracy are mentioned. Some of the algorithms for computer implementations of the parabolic approximation are discussed qualitatively, and the various approaches to dealing properly with the density change between the water column and the bottom are examined. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA132315
Entities
People
- Alan B. Coppens
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School