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Accession Number:

AD1135079

Title:

An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Sound Reflectivity and Ocean Bottom Physical Properties

Author(s):

• Cole, Bernard F.

Author Organization(s):

• NORTHEASTERN UNIV BOSTON MA

Report Date:

1962-01-29

Abstract:

It is the purpose of this report to give a general idea of some of the factors which may affect sound waves coming into contact with the ocean bottom, and to set the stage for future investigations of these properties.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

18

File Size:

2.14MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

• grain size
• physical properties
• bottom loss
• measurement
• reflection
• reflectivity
• water
• grazing angles
• losses
• porosity
• sea water
• acoustic propagation
• attenuation
• frequency
• oceans
• sediments
• shallow water
• silt
• deep water
• echo ranging

Identifiers:

• NAVAL WARFARE CENTER RESEARCH COMMONS COLLECTION

SubjectCategory:

• Earth Sciences and Oceanography
• Physics

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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