STATISTICAL DESCRIPTION OF OCEAN SURFACE,

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Abstract:

Oceanographers have characterized the random ocean surface by its frequency spectrum, which, at best, includes both the crosswind and downwind spectra. Others working in the field of radar or underwater acoustic scatter fields have established that the probability density function of the ocean surface heights is normal. It is believed that crosscorrelation between the fast varying and slowly varying components of the sea surface in both downwind and crosswind directions or a generalized covariance function are essential in order to understand the surface reflection characteristics. A literature search shows that this area of surface definition has not been explored although numerous attempts have been made to utilize the wave spectra, sea state, and or wind velocity to empirically relate the return signal and the return. Author

Author(s):
Hayre, H. S.
Author Organization(s):
HOUSTON UNIV TEX DEPT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
Nonr-4492(02)
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, *OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA), SURFACES, OCEAN WAVES, STOCHASTIC PROCESSES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Statistics and Probability
Report Date:
1965 Jan 01