Three-Dimensional Ocean Noise Modeling

Abstract

Attachment - Abstract Three-dimensional ocean noise modeling The objective of this work is to develop and validate computational techniques for providing accurate predictions of ocean ambient noise spectral, temporal and three-­? dimensional spatial properties in regions of complex bathymetry and oceanography. An infinite sheet of any prescribed distribution of surface noise sources can be simulated using a single computation with a three-­?dimensional parabolic equation acoustic propagation model by invoking the reciprocal nature of the wave equation. These three-­?dimensional noise simulations will be benchmarked against analytical models of ambient noise in azimuthally symmetric deep and shallow water. Additionally, quasi-­?analytical models of the spatial properties of noise in a canyon and trench will be developed and compared against simulation results and experimental data.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Aug 08, 2016
Source ID
N000141512629

Entities

People

  • David R Barclay

Organizations

  • Dalhousie University
  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy

Tags

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Oceanography.