An Analytic Model of Cross-correlation in a Bottom Bounce Environment

Abstract

Intersensor cross-correlation can be significantly affected by acoustic multipath. An analytic model has been developed to simulate band-1imited cross-correlation for an environment in which the propagation is represented as four first-order bottom bounce rays. The "four path" model is intended to be an aid in understanding how cross-correlation is affected by bottom bounce conditions. This memorandum describes the geometry and assumptions of the analytic four path model, presents the supporting mathematics, computes normalized cross-correlations and compares computed normalized cross-correlations with correlations generated by the Generic Sonar Model. The rms error between the two models was found to be less than 0.1 percent for the three test cases examined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 19, 1984
Accession Number
ADA630710

Entities

People

  • Peter D. Herstein
  • Walter S. Hauck Iii

Organizations

  • Naval Underwater Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ambient Noise
  • Amplitude
  • Attenuation
  • Bottom Bounce
  • Coefficients
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Cross Correlation
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Information Operations
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Reflection
  • Visual Inspection

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation