Study of the Effect of Flocs on Acoustic Scattering and Transmission in Seawater.
Abstract
In the ocean the primary particle size of the sediments in the water column and on the bottom is 1 to 2 micrometer in diameter. However, in the high salt concentration of the ocean these primary particles are attracted to each other to form flocs. The effect of these flocs on the scattering and transmission of sound in the ocean is unknown. This paper presents laboratory measurements of scattering of ultrasound from flocs at various stages of formation. These data are used to estimate the effect these flocs have on sound transmission and scattering, and to evaluate the possibility of using sound to study flocs in the oceans.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA165894
Entities
People
- Ronald J. Gibbs
Organizations
- University of Delaware