Acoustic Calibration of an Explosive Sound Source

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Abstract:

A calibration of the sound output from 180 g TNT explosive sources at depths between 40 m and 90 m is described. No depth effect was observed and the results are in good agreement with earlier published measurements made at single depths.

Author(s):
Skretting, Audun
Author Organization(s):
SACLANT ASW RESEARCH CENTRE LA SPEZIA (ITALY)
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Nato
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Nato.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SACLANTCEN-TM-154
Monitor Series:
NATO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*UNDERWATER SOUND, ACCURACY, ACOUSTIC SIGNALS, ACOUSTICS, CALIBRATION, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, HYDROPHONES, INTENSITY, MEASUREMENT, PRESSURE, PROPAGATION, SHOCK WAVES, SOUND TRANSMISSION, SOURCES, TEMPERATURE, TNT, UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustics
Keyword(s):
NATO
Report Date:
1970 Aug 01