Acoustics in Uncertain Ocean Environments
Abstract
The long term goals of this project are 1) to quantitatively predict the uncertainties in underwater sound propagation predictions that arise from uncertainty in environmental parameters 2) to determine how to exploit in-situ acoustic measurements and the generic propagation characteristics of underwater sound channels in order to enhance the performance of active and passive sonar systems in unknown or uncertain ocean environments, and 3) to predict and understand the characteristics of active and passive time reversal methods in shallow ocean waters. Compared to the first two, the third goal is a secondary priority that stems from the legacy of more than a decade of prior work on acoustic time reversal. It is mentioned here because the author of this report does respond to the continuing technical inquiries and collaboration opportunities in this area when potential US Navy interests are apparent and when such commitments do not adversely impact progress toward the first two goals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA572367
Entities
People
- David R. Dowling
Organizations
- University of Michigan