Scanning Fast Field Program (SCAFFIP) EOSAEL. Version 1.0 (Users Manual),

Abstract

The Scanning Fast Field Program (SCAFFIP) is an atmospheric acoustic propagation model incorporating many of the effects on the environment on the sound field such as geometrical spreading, refraction, diffraction, molecular absorption, and complex ground impedance. SCAFFIP provides range estimations from the sensor or target for signal-noise of -10, -5, 0, 5, and 10 dB (re: 20 gPa) with azimuth for a given geometry, sound level of target at a given frequency, and meteorological profile. The meteorological profile and the geometry provides the model the ability to calculate the sound speed profile. The geometry profile is required because the angular dependence of the sound speed on the wind direction is relative to the direction of propagation. This model works over a flat-earth and a non-turbulent atmosphere. Even with these restrictions, the model performs very well for many scenarios. The model contains a friendly user interface requiring a minimum amount of information to run the model. There are also flags that can be set to obtain more detailed information. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA291445

Entities

People

  • Dave Marlin
  • John M. Noble

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Artillery
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Geometry
  • Meteorological Phenomena
  • Military Research
  • Shell Scripts
  • Transmission Lines
  • User Interface
  • Water Vapor
  • Wind
  • Wind Direction

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Computer Science.
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.