Propagation of How-Frequency, Transient Acoustic Signals through a Fluctuating Ocean: Development of a 3D Scattering Theory and Comparison with NPAL Experimental Data

Abstract

Long-term goals: Development of a new, 3D, modal theory of low-frequency, long-range sound propagation through a fluctuating ocean, including both CW and transient acoustic signals. Comparison of theoretical and numerical results with NPAL experimental data. Objectives: To develop a 3D modal theory of broadband sound propagation though a fluctuating ocean, including analysis of the coherence function for transient acoustic signals and temporal coherence. To develop computer codes for calculation of the horizontal and vertical coherence functions of transient acoustic signals and temporal coherence. To compare theoretical and numerical results with the 1998-1999, 2004, and 2009-2011 (in the Philippine Sea) NPAL experimental data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2011
Accession Number
ADA571821

Entities

People

  • Alexander G. Voronovich
  • Vladimir E. Ostashev

Organizations

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Frequencies
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Signals
  • Computers
  • Crystal Lattice Vibrations
  • Experimental Data
  • Frequency
  • Hydrophones
  • Information Operations
  • Internal Waves
  • Oceans
  • Philippine Sea
  • Scattering
  • Sound Waves
  • Waveguides

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Oceanography.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.