High Sea State Ambient Noise Near Bermuda

Abstract

The observed relationship between wind speed and ambient noise level has varied from ocean to ocean. Generally higher levels measured in southern hemisphere oceans have been attributed to fully developed seas, although this mechanism is not understood. Ambient noise data taken near Bermuda after a persistent (5 days) wind of approximately 40 knots are higher than previously observed and consistent with southern ocean measurements, thus supporting a developed sea state hypothesis. (jhd)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 1987
Accession Number
ADA227478

Entities

People

  • Alison Cobb
  • David G. Browning
  • William A. Von Winkle

Organizations

  • Naval Underwater Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ambient Noise
  • Classification
  • Frequency
  • Geographic Regions
  • Hemispheres
  • Instrumentation
  • Islands
  • Magnetic Tape
  • New Zealand
  • Noise
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Oceans
  • Security
  • Shipping
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Southern Ocean
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies