Coupled Acoustic and Ocean Thermodynamic Model.
Abstract
An acoustic ray tracing algorithm is developed and coupled with a thermodynamic upper ocean mixed layer model. For a test case, the coupled mixed layer-acoustic model is applied to a specific area in the western Mediterranean Sea. Climatological atmospheric forcing is used time during different seasons. The response of the acoustic model to the predicted changes in the sound-speed profile is analyzed to show dependence of acoustic propagation upon the surface atmospheric forcing and the season. The atmospheric factors such as wind, rain, and solar irradiation have almost no effect on the propagation of rays emanating from a deep transmitter. In the case of a shallow source, the wind is the most dominating factor which influences the acoustic propagation. The effect of heavy rain with light wind is also examined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA184357
Entities
People
- Jacques M. Fourniol
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School