Accession Number:

AD1031402

Title:

Geotechnical and Geoacoustic Investigation of Seafloor Sediments on Boston Harbor Approaches

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON United States

Personal Author(s):

• Abelev,Andrei
• Herdic,Peter
• Vermillion,Michael
• Amon,Daniel

Report Date:

2017-01-25

Pagination or Media Count:

47.0

Abstract:

The report discusses results of free-fall penetrometer and field sampling and analysis series for classification and characterization of the surficial seafloor sediment in the Boston Harbor approaches.

Descriptors:

• bearing strength
• grain size
• soils
• acoustic propagation
• acoustic properties
• PENETROMETERS
• HARBORS

Subject Categories:

• Acoustics
• Geography

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE