A Transfer Function Approach to Scalar Wave Propagation in Lossy and Lossless Media.

Abstract

This thesis investigates the feasibility of micro-computer based simulation of scalar wave propagation in various media. Models for lossless media and media with a loss coefficient which is linear in frequency have been coded in FORTRAN and simulated successfully on a commercially available micro-computer, with simulation times less than 30 minutes. The spatial impulse responses for classical problems using square and circular-piston excitation are presented graphically, along with new, innovative, spatial excitation source shapes. Keywords include: Acoustic imaging, Lossy media, Ultrasonic, Propagation, Transfer functions, and Linear systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA181801

Entities

People

  • Timothy D. Merrill

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bessel Functions
  • Classification
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Shape
  • Simulations
  • Symmetry
  • Transfer Functions
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.