Wind-Generated Noise Modeling

Abstract

The Wilson Wind-Generated Source Level Densities and the ASTRAL propagation loss model are combined to form a wind-generated noise model. The model treats storms as a geographically distributed source and is capable of modeling both distant and local storm noise. Model estimates are compared with omnidirectional measurements from the northeastern Pacific Ocean at 5 frequencies and 3 receiver depths. The results are very good and indicate the necessity of modeling both shipping and wind-generated noise in comparisons with measured data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA190143

Entities

People

  • James H. Wilson

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Phenomena
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Ambient Noise
  • Deep Oceans
  • Deep Water
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Latitude
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Noise
  • Oceans
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Transmission Loss

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  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation