Acoustic Source Tow System

Abstract

"Proposed is the fabrication of a two-channel, acoustic source tow system for transmissions in the 30-2000 Hz frequency band. The system will consist of two acoustic source transducers with overlapping coverage of this band, a tow frame and wing for mounting the transducers and providing tow stability, monitor hydrophones for measuring the in-water transmission levels, pressure sensors for monitoring source depth, and an electro-mechanical tow cable for deploying the source frame/wing. The acoustic source tow system will add an important new capability for the collection of low/mid-frequency acoustic propagation data for acoustic signal processing and seafloor geoacoustic inversion research.A complete budget for the instrumentation is attached. Although the components are off-the-shelf, the entire system is not available commercially and will be fabricated by Marine Physical Laboratory personnel."

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jun 09, 2021
Source ID
N000142112595

Entities

People

  • William Hodgkiss

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy
  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Oceanography.