Acoustic Scattering by Shell-Covered Seafloors
Abstract
The long-term goal is to understand the acoustic reverberation properties of the seafloor when benthic shells are present. Quantitative characterization of these properties will lead to improved capability in predicting sonar performance and use of sonars in the mapping of benthic shells. The objectives are to understand the physics of acoustic scattering by benthic shells. Realistic acoustic scattering models of various important classes of these complex scatterers will be developed and applied to at sea experiments and surveys involving high frequency acoustic sonars.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 29, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA619161
Entities
People
- Anatoliy Ivakin
- Gregory B. Crawford
- Timothy K. Stanton
Organizations
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution