Human Bioresponse to Low-Frequency Underwater Sound

Abstract

A technical summary of work completed under contract N00014-06-1-0299, entitled "Human Bioresponse to Low-Frequency Underwater Sound," is given. Preliminary research such as the development of two micromechanical models of lung tissue and the calculation of elastic constants based upon such models is described. Progress made in the development of a lumped-element model of the human body and its internal organs is discussed. Master's theses completed under this contract are attached. The results obtained in this investigation may be useful for the determination of non-lethal sound pressure levels in a low-frequency underwater diver deterrence system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 02, 2009
Accession Number
ADA494255

Entities

People

  • Mark F. Hamilton
  • Paul A. Waters
  • Sarah L. Gourlie

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Cells
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Elastic Properties
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Lung Diseases
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Thorax
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.