Predicting the Distribution and Properties of Buried Submarine Topography on Continental Shelves

Abstract

Compile geological data and develop methods to predict the distribution and properties of features hypothesized to be responsible for sonar geoclutter. Geological structures just beneath the seafloor, such as steep-walled channels, may have high-angle reflecting surfaces that can return false sonar alarms to ships operating in the littoral zone. The major goal is to contribute to the reduction or mitigation of geologic clutter observed on fleet sonar systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA625819

Entities

People

  • Jaia P. M. Syvitski
  • Scott Peckham

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Boulder

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Computer Programs
  • Continental Shelves
  • Databases
  • Drainage Basins
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Geometry
  • High Angles
  • Landforms
  • Littoral Zones
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Ridges
  • Sea Level
  • Seabed
  • Terrain
  • Topography

Fields of Study

  • Geology

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.