Evaluation of Simple Spherical Spreading Model for Near Vertical Acoustical Propagation

Abstract

A comparison study was performed to evaluate the performance of a simple spherical spreading plus molecular absorption model to a more complex acoustic propagation model for near vertical propagation. The problem of near vertical propagation is important since several acoustic detection systems are being developed for the Army. The operational use of a simple acoustic propagation model in the battlefield will allow for fast computation time providing rapid evaluation of the advantage or disadvantage of using the acoustic detection system. However, simple propagation model, more complex models must be that incorporate many effects of the ground and atmosphere on the propagation of sound. This comparison will determine the limitations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA286284

Entities

People

  • John M. Noble

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Artillery
  • Atmospheric Motion
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Meteorological Data
  • Military Research
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Reflection
  • Slant Range
  • Sound Pressure
  • Surface Temperature
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Temperature Inversion

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.