Accession Number:

AD1013891

Title:

Scattering of Acoustic Waves from Ocean Boundaries

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Applied Research Laboratories, University of Texas at Austin Austin United States

Personal Author(s):

• Isakson,Marcia J.

Report Date:

2015-09-30

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

Development of a physical model of high-frequency acoustic interaction with the ocean floor, including penetration through and reflection from smooth and rough watersediment interfaces, scattering from the interface roughness and volume heterogeneities and propagation within the sediment. The model will aid in the detection and classification of buried mines and improve SONAR performance in shallow water.

Descriptors:

• shallow water
• acoustic waves
• scattering
• ocean environments
• underwater acoustics
• sediments
• wave propagation
• ocean models
• classification
• sonar
• high frequency
• buried objects
• Mines (Ordnance)
• waveguides

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE